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Viani Family History

Viani Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Viano.

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


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Where is the Viani family from?

You can see how Viani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viani family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Viani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Viani families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Viani's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Viani families in 1891.
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What did your Viani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viani. 30% of Viani men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Viani women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viani were Counter Man and New Worker.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Counter Man
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Viani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Viani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viani 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 769 immigration records available for the last name Viani. 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 522 military records available for the last name Viani. For the veterans among your Viani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viani lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Viani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Viani in 1954 was 42, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Viani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viani 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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