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Vliet Family History

Vliet Surname Meaning

Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived by a brook from vliet ‘brook stream’ or a habitational name from a place called with this word.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vliet family from?

You can see how Vliet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vliet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vliet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Vliet families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vliet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vliet families in 1891.
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What did your Vliet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vliet. 14% of Vliet men worked as a Salesman and 10% of Vliet women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vliet were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Cashier
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Vliet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vliet 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Vliet. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Vliet. For the veterans among your Vliet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vliet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vliet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Vliet in 1962 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vliet 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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