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Vyvey Family History

Vyvey 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: Vey, Pavey, Avey, Tovey, Eavey, Dovey, Viney, Bovey, Havey, Vahey

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Where is the Vyvey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vyvey 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 Vyvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vyvey. 60% of Vyvey men worked as a Rancher.

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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

  • Rancher
    60%
  • Ranch Laborer
    40%

What Vyvey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Vyvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vyvey 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Vyvey. 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 41 military records available for the last name Vyvey. For the veterans among your Vyvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vyvey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Vyvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vyvey in 1972 was 88, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vyvey 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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