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Ving Family History

Ving Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: King, Ling, Ying, Ring, Ing, Jing, Wing, Ping, Vine, Bing

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Where is the Ving family from?

You can see how Ving families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ving family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ving families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ving families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Ving's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ving families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ving surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ving ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Shoe Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ving. 34% of Ving men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ving women worked as a Shoe Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Barber Bartender
    23%
  • Operator
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Worker
    100%

What Ving family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Ving. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ving census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 248 immigration records available for the last name Ving. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Ving. For the veterans among your Ving ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ving lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ving life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ving in 1966 was 73, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ving

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ving ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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