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Vian Family History

Vian Surname Meaning

Italian (Veneto): variant of Viano. French: from a short form of the personal name Vivian.

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


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Where is the Vian family from?

You can see how Vian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 34 Vian families living in Cornwall. This was about 31% of all the recorded Vian's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Vian families in 1891.
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What did your Vian ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vian. 85% of Vian 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
    85%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Vian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vian 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vian. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vian. For the veterans among your Vian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vian lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vian in 1959 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vian 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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