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Viestenz Family History

Viestenz 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: Westen, Vester, Wiesen, Riester, Niesen, Riessen, Velten, Kesten

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Where is the Viestenz family from?

You can see how Viestenz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viestenz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Viestenz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Viestenz families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Viestenz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Viestenz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viestenz 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 Viestenz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viestenz. 45% of Viestenz men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Viestenz women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    45%
  • Manager
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Viestenz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Viestenz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viestenz 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Viestenz. 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 49 military records available for the last name Viestenz. For the veterans among your Viestenz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viestenz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Viestenz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Viestenz in 1965 was 59, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viestenz 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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