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Vieth Family History

Vieth Surname Meaning

German:: mainly northern variant of Veith (see Veit). habitational name from a place so named in Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Vieth family from?

You can see how Vieth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vieth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vieth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Vieth families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vieth's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Vieth families in 1891.
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What did your Vieth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vieth. 38% of Vieth men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Vieth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vieth were Farm Labor and Stenographer.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farm Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Vieth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vieth 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vieth. 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 Vieth. For the veterans among your Vieth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vieth lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Vieth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Vieth in 1942 was 38, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vieth 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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