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Viana Family History

Viana Surname Meaning

Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician: habitational name from any of the places in Spain and Portugal called Viana.

Italian: from a short form of the feminine form of a personal name such as Viviano or Ottaviano.

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


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Where is the Viana family from?

You can see how Viana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viana family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Viana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Viana families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Viana's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Viana families in 1891.
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What did your Viana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Artificial Flower Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viana. 34% of Viana men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Viana women worked as an Artificial Flower Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viana were Waiter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Coal Loader
    10%
  • Waiter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Artificial Flower Maker
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Viana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viana 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Viana. 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 296 military records available for the last name Viana. For the veterans among your Viana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viana lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Viana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Viana in 1959 was 68, and 52 in 2004.

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