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Vivvian Family History

Vivvian 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, Viviano, Viviani, Silvia, Timian, Milian, Ivan, Hillian

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Where is the Vivvian family from?

You can see how Vivvian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vivvian family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Vivvian families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Vivvian's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vivvian families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Vivvian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vivvian 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vivvian. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vivvian. For the veterans among your Vivvian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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