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Vials Family History

Vials Surname Meaning

variant of Vial with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vials family from?

You can see how Vials families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vials family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vials families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Vials families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Vials's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Vials families in 1891.
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What did your Vials ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vials. 34% of Vials men worked as an Incapacitated and 82% of Vials women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vials were Builders Bricklayer and Kitchenmaid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Builders Bricklayer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Kitchenmaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vials. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vials 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Vials. 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 181 military records available for the last name Vials. For the veterans among your Vials ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vials lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Vials life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vials in 1990 was 83, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vials 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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