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Viering Family History

Viering Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from vir an obsolete word meaning ‘swamp bog’.

In some cases probably an altered form of North German Wiering.

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


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Where is the Viering family from?

You can see how Viering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viering family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Viering families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Viering families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Viering's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Viering families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viering 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 Viering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viering. 20% of Viering men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Viering women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viering were Manager and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Driver
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Viering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Viering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viering 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Viering. 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 495 military records available for the last name Viering. For the veterans among your Viering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viering lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Viering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Viering in 1960 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viering 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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