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Viewig Family History

Viewig 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: Vieweg, Liebig, Pietig, Fiebig, Viering, Virnig, Ewig, Bierig

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Where is the Viewig family from?

You can see how Viewig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viewig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Viewig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Viewig families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Viewig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Viewig families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Viewig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viewig 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Viewig. 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 14 military records available for the last name Viewig. For the veterans among your Viewig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viewig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Viewig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Viewig in 1968 was 61, and 49 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viewig 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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