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Vielguth Family History

Vielguth Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Viergutz, Niemuth, Helmuth, Wielgus, Vieth, Helseth, Kluth, Guth

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Where is the Vielguth family from?

You can see how Vielguth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vielguth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vielguth families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vielguth's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Vielguth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vielguth 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 Vielguth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vielguth. 50% of Vielguth men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Vielguth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Vielguth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vielguth 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Vielguth. 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 47 military records available for the last name Vielguth. For the veterans among your Vielguth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vielguth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Vielguth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vielguth in 1964 was 73, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vielguth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vielguth 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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