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Viera Family History

Viera Surname Meaning

Spanish (mainly Canary Islands): altered form of Portuguese and Galician Vieira.

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


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Where is the Viera family from?

You can see how Viera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viera family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Viera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Viera families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Viera's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Viera families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Viera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viera. 20% of Viera men worked as a Laborer and 6% of Viera women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viera were Jornalero and Housewife.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Jornalero
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    6%
  • Sirvienta
    6%
  • Spinner
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Viera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Viera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viera 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Viera. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Viera. For the veterans among your Viera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viera lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Viera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Viera in 1942 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Viera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viera 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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