This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Viena family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Viena Family History

Viena 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: Vina, Vena, Vien, Viera, Vigna, Viana, Siena, Viens, Villa, Wien

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Viena family from?

You can see how Viena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Viena families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Viena families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Viena's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Viena families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Viena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viena. 41% of Viena men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Viena women worked as a Housewife.

View Census Data for Viena | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Viena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Viena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viena census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Viena

Passenger Lists

There are 273 immigration records available for the last name Viena. 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.

View all Viena immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 174 military records available for the last name Viena. For the veterans among your Viena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Viena military records

You've only scratched the surface of Viena family history

Discover More

What is the average Viena lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Viena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Viena in 1978 was 33, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Viena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viena 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Viena family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial