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Vi Family History

Vi Surname Meaning

Vietnamese: from the Chinese surname 韋 see Wei

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


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Where is the Vi family from?

You can see how Vi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vi families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Vi family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vi's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vi. 100% of Vi women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Vi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vi 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 890 immigration records available for the last name Vi. 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 437 military records available for the last name Vi. For the veterans among your Vi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vi lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Vi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vi in 1972 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vi 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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