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Viars Family History

Viars Surname Meaning

Altered form of Via 1 a surname of French (or perhaps ultimately German) origin with the addition of excrescent -s a common feature of Americanized surnames.

Compare Viers and Vires.

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


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Where is the Viars family from?

You can see how Viars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viars family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Viars families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Viars families living in Essex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Viars's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Viars families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viars 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 Viars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viars. 40% of Viars men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Viars women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Viars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viars 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Viars. 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 532 military records available for the last name Viars. For the veterans among your Viars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viars lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Viars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Viars in 1953 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viars 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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