Viner Family History

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Viner Name Meaning

English: occupational name from Old French vignour, vigneur, vigneaur, Anglo-French viner ‘wine-grower’ (see also Vine). Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Wiener.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Vine, Miner, Vinet, Winer, Rimer, Kiner, Hiner, Viger, Viney, Vines

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Viner Family Origin

Where is the Viner family from?

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You can see how Viner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Viner families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Viner families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Viner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Viner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Viner Family Occupations

What did your Viner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Viner. 47% of Viner men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Merchant
    14%
  • Storekeeper
    14%
  • Engineer
    14%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Viner Historical Records

What Viner family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Viner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viner census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Viner. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Viner. For the veterans among your Viner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Viner Life Expectancy

What is the average Viner lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Viner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Viner in 1945 was 34, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viner 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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