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Viele Family History

Viele Name Meaning

Dutch (of French origin): nickname from Old French vie(i)l ‘old’. Compare Vealey Veley and Velie . Italian (Apulia): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Miele, Viel, Wiele, Vile, Biel, Vine, Biele, Vieux, Vial, Volle

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Where is the Viele family from?

You can see how Viele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viele family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Viele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 26 Viele families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Viele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Viele families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viele 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 Viele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viele. 19% of Viele men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Viele women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viele were Salesman and Machine Operator. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Viele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viele 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Viele. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23,000 military records available for the last name Viele. For the veterans among your Viele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viele lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Viele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Viele in 1945 was 33, and 62 in 2004.

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