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Vyvyan Family History

Vyvyan Surname Meaning

see Vivian.

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


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Where is the Vyvyan family from?

You can see how Vyvyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vyvyan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vyvyan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Vyvyan families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Vyvyan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vyvyan families in 1891.
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What did your Vyvyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vyvyan. 100% of Vyvyan men worked as an Incapacitated and 83% of Vyvyan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vyvyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vyvyan 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Vyvyan. 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 303 military records available for the last name Vyvyan. For the veterans among your Vyvyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vyvyan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Vyvyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vyvyan in 1963 was 78, and 85 in 2002.

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