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Vira Family History

Vira Surname Meaning

Indian (Tamil Nadu): probably a clipping of Brahmin caste name Vira Vaishnava from Sanskrit veer meaning ‘brave’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Vira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vira family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Vira families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Vira's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Vira families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Vira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vira 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Vira. 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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There are 146 military records available for the last name Vira. For the veterans among your Vira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vira lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Vira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vira in 1974 was 35, and 80 in 2003.

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