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Vire Family History

Vire Surname Meaning

Altered form of Via 1 a surname of French (or perhaps ultimately German) origin.

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


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Where is the Vire family from?

You can see how Vire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Vire families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Vire's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Vire families in 1891.
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What did your Vire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vire. 100% of Vire 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vire 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Vire. 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 529 military records available for the last name Vire. For the veterans among your Vire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vire lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vire in 1963 was 88, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vire 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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