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Vlier Family History

Vlier 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: Lier, Plier, Vier, Vliet, Blier, Klier, Flier, Oliver, Alger, Alter

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Where is the Vlier family from?

You can see how Vlier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vlier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Vlier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Vlier family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vlier's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Vlier families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vlier 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 Vlier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vlier. 60% of Vlier men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Vlier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Vlier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vlier 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Vlier. 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 113 military records available for the last name Vlier. For the veterans among your Vlier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vlier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Vlier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vlier in 1965 was 57, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vlier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vlier 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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