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Vien Family History

Vien Surname Meaning

Vietnamese (Viên): from the Chinese surname 袁 see Yuan.

French: from a shortened form of the personal name Vivien from Latin Vivianus (see Vivian).

Norwegian: variant of Wien.

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


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Where is the Vien family from?

You can see how Vien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Vien families living in Essex. This was about 35% of all the recorded Vien's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Vien families in 1891.
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What did your Vien ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vien. 100% of Vien women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Vien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vien 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vien. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Vien. For the veterans among your Vien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vien lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Vien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vien in 1957 was 39, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vien 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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