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Viollett Family History

Viollett 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: Violett, Follett, Violette, Tollett, Gillett, Millett, Wollett

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Where is the Viollett family from?

You can see how Viollett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viollett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Viollett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Viollett family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Viollett's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Viollett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Viollett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viollett 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Viollett. 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 3 military records available for the last name Viollett. For the veterans among your Viollett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viollett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viollett 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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