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Vierra Family History

Vierra Surname Meaning

Altered form of Portuguese and Galician Vieira.

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


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Where is the Vierra family from?

You can see how Vierra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vierra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vierra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vierra family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vierra's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vierra families in 1891.
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What did your Vierra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vierra. 30% of Vierra men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Vierra women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vierra were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Vierra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vierra 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Vierra. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vierra. For the veterans among your Vierra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vierra lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Vierra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vierra in 1945 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vierra 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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