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Viau Family History

Viau Surname Meaning

French: variant of Vial. Compare Vieau Vieu and Vieux.

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


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Where is the Viau family from?

You can see how Viau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Viau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 189 Viau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Viau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Viau families in 1911.
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What did your Viau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Viau. 21% of Viau men worked as a Cultivateur and 50% of Viau women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viau were Marchande and Institutrice.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    21%
  • Journalier
    21%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Marchande
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Institutrice
    50%

What Viau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Viau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viau 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 965 immigration records available for the last name Viau. 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 873 military records available for the last name Viau. For the veterans among your Viau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Viau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Viau in 1962 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viau 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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