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Viton Family History

Viton 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: Vito, Aiton, Vinton, Simon, Hilton, Linton, Alton, Hinton, Orton

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Where is the Viton family from?

You can see how Viton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Viton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Viton families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Viton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Viton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Viton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Viton. 100% of Viton 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 849 census records available for the last name Viton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viton 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Viton. 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 266 military records available for the last name Viton. For the veterans among your Viton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Viton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Viton in 1962 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viton 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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