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Vriens Family History

Vriens 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: Viens, Fries, Ries, Friend, Prins, Aries, Pries, Kries, Gries, Orians

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Where is the Vriens family from?

You can see how Vriens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vriens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vriens family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vriens's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Vriens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vriens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Vriens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vriens 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Vriens. 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 39 military records available for the last name Vriens. For the veterans among your Vriens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vriens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Vriens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vriens in 1967 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vriens 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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