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Viys Family History

Viys 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: Vis, Vito, Lis, Vila, Vilas, Biss, Ries, Vas, Vine, Vass

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Where is the Viys family from?

You can see how Viys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viys family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Viys family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Viys's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Viys families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Viys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viys 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Viys. 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 1 military records available for the last name Viys. For the veterans among your Viys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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