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Viley Family History

Viley 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: Iley, Riley, Wiley, Viney, Miley, Ailey, Viles, Vile, Hiley, Veley

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Where is the Viley family from?

You can see how Viley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Viley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Viley families living in Westmorland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Viley's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Viley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viley 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 Viley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viley. 48% of Viley men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Viley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viley were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Janitor
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    39%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%

What Viley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Viley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viley 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Viley. 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 164 military records available for the last name Viley. For the veterans among your Viley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Viley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Viley in 1963 was 75, and 47 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Viley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viley 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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