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Vi Family History

Vi Name Meaning

Vietnamese: from the Chinese surname 韋 see Wei

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


Similar surnames: Ji, Li, Yi, Qi, Ki, Pi, Ni, Vik, Bi, Via

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Where is the Vi family from?

You can see how Vi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vi families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Vi family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Vi's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Vi families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vi. 21% of Vi men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Vi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vi were Merchant and New Worker. .

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Merchant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Vi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vi 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 890 immigration records available for the last name Vi. 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 437 military records available for the last name Vi. For the veterans among your Vi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vi lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Vi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vi in 1972 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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