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Vior Family History

Vior 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: Vier, Viar, Lier, Thor, Vito, Prior, Vilar, Vila, Amor, Victor

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Where is the Vior family from?

You can see how Vior families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vior family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vior families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Vior families living in Tennessee. This was about 53% of all the recorded Vior's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Vior families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vior surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Vior. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vior 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Vior. 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 Vior. For the veterans among your Vior ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vior lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Vior life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vior in 1968 was 74, and 70 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vior 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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