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Viras Family History

Viras 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: Vilas, Viray, Vinas, Virag, Veras, Virts, Varas, Vires, Vidas, Vivas

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Where is the Viras family from?

You can see how Viras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viras family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Viras families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Viras family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Viras's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Viras families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Viras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viras 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Viras. 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 10 military records available for the last name Viras. For the veterans among your Viras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viras lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1979, in the United States, Viras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Viras in 1978 was 68, and 81 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viras 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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