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Viessman Family History

Viessman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pressman, Messman, Rissman, Hessman, Wessman, Dressman, Essman

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Where is the Viessman family from?

You can see how Viessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viessman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Viessman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Viessman families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Viessman's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Viessman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viessman 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 Viessman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Viessman. 50% of Viessman men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Viessman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Viessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viessman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Viessman. 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 86 military records available for the last name Viessman. For the veterans among your Viessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viessman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Viessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Viessman in 1968 was 66, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Viessman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viessman 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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