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Virian Family History

Virian 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: Vivian, Varian, Adrian, Verran, Yerian, Kurian, Timian, Milian

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Where is the Virian family from?

You can see how Virian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Virian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Virian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Virian family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Virian's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Virian families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Virian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virian 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Virian. 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 45 military records available for the last name Virian. For the veterans among your Virian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virian lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Virian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Virian in 1959 was 58, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Virian 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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