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Vielma Family History

Vielma Name Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Viedma itself a variant of Biedma perhaps a habitational name from a place which no longer exists presumably of ultimate Arabic origin. Compare Bielma Vielman and Vielmas .

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


Similar surnames: Vila, Biela, Virella, Villa, Vela, Vieira, Vilas, Viera, Wilda, Viel

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Where is the Vielma family from?

You can see how Vielma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vielma family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vielma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Vielma families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Vielma's in USA. California had the highest population of Vielma families in 1880.
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What did your Vielma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vielma. 100% of Vielma men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Vielma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vielma 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Vielma. 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 90 military records available for the last name Vielma. For the veterans among your Vielma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vielma lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Vielma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vielma in 1967 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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