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Viselli Name Meaning

Italian (Lazio): patronymic or plural form of a pet form of the personal name Viso a short form of Lodoviso (a variant of Ludovico ) or of the medieval omen or well-wishing name Belviso (literally ‘beautiful face’).

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


Similar surnames: Vitelli, Piselli, Cifelli, Visalli, Finelli, Vitello, Cibelli

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Where is the Viselli family from?

You can see how Viselli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viselli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Viselli families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Viselli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Viselli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viselli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Viselli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Viselli. 100% of Viselli men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Viselli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viselli 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Viselli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 125 military records available for the last name Viselli. For the veterans among your Viselli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viselli lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Viselli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Viselli in 1955 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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