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Vieweg Family History

Vieweg Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived by a drovers’ road. Middle High German vihewec from vehe vihe vich ‘cattle’ + wec ‘way path’.

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


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Where is the Vieweg family from?

You can see how Vieweg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vieweg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vieweg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Vieweg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vieweg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vieweg families in 1891.
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What did your Vieweg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vieweg. 100% of Vieweg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vieweg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vieweg 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 628 immigration records available for the last name Vieweg. 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 938 military records available for the last name Vieweg. For the veterans among your Vieweg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vieweg lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Vieweg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vieweg in 1947 was 30, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vieweg 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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