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Vivial Family History

Vivial 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: Vivian, Vinal, Civil, Vial, Vital, Vivar, Vidal, Vigil, Viviano

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Where is the Vivial family from?

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

What did your Vivial ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vivial. 60% of Vivial men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vivial women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Vivial family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Vivial. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vivial 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Vivial. 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 6 military records available for the last name Vivial. For the veterans among your Vivial ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vivial lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Vivial life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vivial in 1969 was 70, and 88 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vivial 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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