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Vierk Family History

Vierk 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: Vier, Virk, Viera, Viers, Lier, Mier, Berk, Bier, Bieri, Vieira

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Where is the Vierk family from?

You can see how Vierk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vierk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vierk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Vierk families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Vierk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vierk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vierk 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 Vierk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vierk. 34% of Vierk men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Assembler
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

What Vierk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Vierk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vierk 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Vierk. 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 175 military records available for the last name Vierk. For the veterans among your Vierk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vierk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vierk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Vierk in 1963 was 94, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vierk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vierk 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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