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Viergutz Family History

Viergutz Surname Meaning

North German: possibly a habitational name from a Slavic placename.

Alternatively perhaps a variant of Vielguth a habitational name from a place so named near Frankfurt /Oder.

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


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Where is the Viergutz family from?

You can see how Viergutz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viergutz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Viergutz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Viergutz families living in Nebraska. This was about 38% of all the recorded Viergutz's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Viergutz families in 1880.
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What did your Viergutz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viergutz. 34% of Viergutz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Viergutz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viergutz were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Viergutz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viergutz 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Viergutz. 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 234 military records available for the last name Viergutz. For the veterans among your Viergutz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viergutz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Viergutz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Viergutz in 1953 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

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