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Viverette Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of French Viveret: topographic name for someone who lived by a fishpond from a diminutive of vivier ‘fishpond’ (see Vivier ). It is found mainly in NC. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. The surname Viveret is very rare in France. Compare Vivrett .

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


Similar surnames: Rivett, Violette, Lirette, Vincelette, Lorette, Vivirito, Viergutz

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Where is the Viverette family from?

You can see how Viverette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viverette family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 23 Viverette families living in North Carolina. This was about 57% of all the recorded Viverette's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Viverette families in 1920.
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What did your Viverette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Viverette. 52% of Viverette men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Dairy
    6%
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Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Viverette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viverette 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Viverette. 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 363 military records available for the last name Viverette. For the veterans among your Viverette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viverette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Viverette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Viverette in 1964 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

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