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Viehmann Family History

Viehmann Surname Meaning

German: occupational name for a cattle dealer from Middle High German vihe ‘cattle’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Viehmann family from?

You can see how Viehmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viehmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Viehmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Viehmann families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Viehmann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Viehmann families in 1880.
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What did your Viehmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber and Farm were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viehmann. 50% of Viehmann men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Viehmann women worked as a Farm.

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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

  • Plumber
    50%
  • Longshoreman
    25%
  • Farm
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm
    100%

What Viehmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 696 census records available for the last name Viehmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viehmann 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Viehmann. 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 450 military records available for the last name Viehmann. For the veterans among your Viehmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viehmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Viehmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Viehmann in 1962 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viehmann 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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