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Viring Family History

Viring 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: Viering, Vining, Eiring, Spring, Ring, Dring, Kring, Waring, Hering

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Where is the Viring family from?

You can see how Viring families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viring family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Viring families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Viring families living in Idaho. This was about 67% of all the recorded Viring's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Viring families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viring 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 144 census records available for the last name Viring. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viring 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Viring. 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 Viring. For the veterans among your Viring ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viring lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Viring life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Viring in 1972 was 86, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viring 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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