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Viscome Family History

Viscome 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: Viscomi, Liscomb, Visco, Biscoe, Wiscombe, Siscoe, Vasco, Welcome

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Where is the Viscome family from?

You can see how Viscome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viscome family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Viscome families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Viscome's in USA. New York had the highest population of Viscome families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viscome 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 Viscome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Viscome. 67% of Viscome 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
    67%
  • Gardener
    34%

What Viscome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Viscome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viscome 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Viscome. 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 132 military records available for the last name Viscome. For the veterans among your Viscome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viscome lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Viscome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Viscome in 1960 was 41, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Viscome

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viscome 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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