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Viviano Family History

Viviano Name Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Viviano Latin Vivianus (see Vivian ).

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


Similar surnames: Vivian, Biviano, Viano, Viviani, Vivolo, Viggiano, Mariano, Luciano

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Where is the Viviano family from?

You can see how Viviano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viviano family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Viviano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 25 Viviano families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Viviano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Viviano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viviano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Viviano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viviano. 21% of Viviano men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Viviano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viviano were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    21%
  • Barber
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    30%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Packer
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Viviano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viviano 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Viviano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 910 military records available for the last name Viviano. For the veterans among your Viviano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viviano lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Viviano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Viviano in 1952 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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