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Vivien Family History

Vivien Surname Meaning

see Vivian.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vivien family from?

You can see how Vivien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vivien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vivien families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Vivien families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Vivien's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Vivien families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vivien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vivien ancestors do for a living?

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

What Vivien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 773 census records available for the last name Vivien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vivien 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Vivien. 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 52 military records available for the last name Vivien. For the veterans among your Vivien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vivien lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Vivien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vivien in 1967 was 79, and 37 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vivien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vivien 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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