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Viole Family History

Viole 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: Viola, Viele, Viale, Vile, Violet, Mole, Pille, Villa, Vila, Hole

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Where is the Viole family from?

You can see how Viole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viole family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Viole families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Viole families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Viole's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Viole families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viole 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 Viole ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Viole. 37% of Viole men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farm Help
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

What Viole family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Viole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viole 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Viole. 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 105 military records available for the last name Viole. For the veterans among your Viole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viole lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Viole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Viole in 1963 was 70, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viole 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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