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Viot Family History

Viot 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: Vint, Vitt, Vito, Root, Vila, Vogt, Vine, Kitt, List, Lio

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Where is the Viot family from?

You can see how Viot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viot family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Viot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Viot family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Viot's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Viot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viot 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 246 census records available for the last name Viot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viot 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Viot. 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 52 military records available for the last name Viot. For the veterans among your Viot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viot lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Viot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Viot in 1963 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viot 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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