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Violet Family History

Violet Surname Meaning

French: topographic name from a diminutive of viol ‘path’ itself a derivative of vie ‘way’ or a habitational name from (Le) Violet the name of several places in various parts of France.

It is also found in Germany as a surname of Huguenot origin.

Compare Violette.

English: altered form of Violett.

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


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Where is the Violet family from?

You can see how Violet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Violet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Violet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 43 Violet families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Violet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Violet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Violet 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 Violet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Violet. 34% of Violet men worked as a Gardener and 67% of Violet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Violet were Private Gardener and Housewife.

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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

  • Gardener
    34%
  • Civil Servant
    34%
  • Private Gardener
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Violet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Violet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Violet 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Violet. 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 920 military records available for the last name Violet. For the veterans among your Violet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Violet lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Violet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Violet in 1954 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Violet 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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