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Viala Family History

Viala 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: Villa, Vila, Fiala, Vial, Viola, Vala, Viana, Viale, Viall, Sala

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Where is the Viala family from?

You can see how Viala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Viala families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Viala families living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Viala's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Viala families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viala 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 Viala ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Viala. 100% of Viala 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%

What Viala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Viala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viala 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Viala. 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 58 military records available for the last name Viala. For the veterans among your Viala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Viala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Viala in 1964 was 71, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Viala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viala 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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