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Viller Family History

Viller 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: Miller, Biller, Villar, Tiller, Hiller, Giller, Diller, Filler

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Where is the Viller family from?

You can see how Viller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Viller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Viller families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Viller's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Viller families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viller 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 Viller ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Viller. 100% of Viller men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Viller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Viller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viller 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Viller. 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 370 military records available for the last name Viller. For the veterans among your Viller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viller lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Viller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Viller in 1966 was 78, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Viller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viller 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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