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Viernow Family History

Viernow 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: Vernon, Viernes, Vernor, Tierno, Nienow, Chernow, Verno, Fernow

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Where is the Viernow family from?

You can see how Viernow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viernow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Viernow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Viernow families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Viernow's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Viernow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viernow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Viernow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viernow 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Viernow. 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 16 military records available for the last name Viernow. For the veterans among your Viernow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viernow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Viernow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Viernow in 1965 was 87, and 37 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viernow 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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