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Viol Family History

Viol 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: Vial, Viola, Viel, Gill, Kiel, Mill, Hill, Sol, Kil, Vito

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Where is the Viol family from?

You can see how Viol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viol family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Viol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Viol families living in Cornwall. This was about 63% of all the recorded Viol's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Viol families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viol 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 Viol ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Research Chemist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Viol. 100% of Viol men worked as a Research Chemist and 100% of Viol 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Research Chemist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Viol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viol 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Viol. 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 470 military records available for the last name Viol. For the veterans among your Viol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viol lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Viol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Viol in 1962 was 86, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viol 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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