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Viett Family History

Viett 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: Vitt, Vietti, Viets, Vieth, Hiett, Brett, Vito, Kitt, Flett, Minett

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Where is the Viett family from?

You can see how Viett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Viett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Viett families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Viett's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Viett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viett 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 237 census records available for the last name Viett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viett 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Viett. 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 8 military records available for the last name Viett. For the veterans among your Viett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viett lifespan?

Average Viett life expectancy in 1988 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viett 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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