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Vivion Family History

Vivion Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Vivian.

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


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Where is the Vivion family from?

You can see how Vivion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vivion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vivion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vivion family living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Vivion's in United Kingdom. Devon and 3 other counties had the highest population of Vivion families in 1891.
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What did your Vivion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vivion. 62% of Vivion men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    62%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farm Labor
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vivion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vivion 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Vivion. 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 229 military records available for the last name Vivion. For the veterans among your Vivion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vivion lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vivion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vivion in 1962 was 46, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vivion 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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