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Vliem Family History

Vliem 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: Vliet, Liem, Lier, Plier, Lien, Lieb, Klim, Lies, Lie, Vlcek

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Where is the Vliem family from?

You can see how Vliem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vliem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vliem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Vliem families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vliem's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vliem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vliem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vliem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vliem. 50% of Vliem men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Vliem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Vliem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vliem 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 Vliem. 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 16 military records available for the last name Vliem. For the veterans among your Vliem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vliem lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Vliem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Vliem in 1968 was 82, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vliem 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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