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Viator Family History

Viator Surname Meaning

Altered form of Spanish Villatoro. This surname is most common in LA and TX.

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


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Where is the Viator family from?

You can see how Viator families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viator family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Viator families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Viator families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Viator's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Viator families in 1840.
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What did your Viator ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viator. 29% of Viator men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Viator women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viator were Truck Driver and Inspector.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Inspector
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Viator. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viator 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Viator. 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 798 military records available for the last name Viator. For the veterans among your Viator ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viator lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Viator life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Viator in 1954 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viator 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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