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Vivett Family History

Vivett 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: Rivett, Kivett, Privett, Lovett, Minett, Trivett, Rivet, Cavett

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Where is the Vivett family from?

You can see how Vivett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vivett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vivett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Vivett families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Vivett's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Vivett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vivett 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 49 census records available for the last name Vivett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vivett 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vivett. 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 17 military records available for the last name Vivett. For the veterans among your Vivett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vivett lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Vivett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vivett in 1984 was 54, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vivett 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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