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Viviana Family History

Viviana 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, Viviano, Viviani, Viana, Biviano, Vivona, Vieira, Timian

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Where is the Viviana family from?

You can see how Viviana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viviana family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Viviana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Viviana families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Viviana's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Viviana families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viviana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Viviana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viviana. 100% of Viviana men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Viviana women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Viviana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Viviana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viviana 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Viviana. 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 11 military records available for the last name Viviana. For the veterans among your Viviana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viviana lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Viviana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Viviana in 1965 was 66, and 63 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viviana 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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