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Viser Family History

Viser 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: Riser, Miser, Vier, Viner, Fiser, Vise, Viger, Wiser, Visel, Eiser

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Where is the Viser family from?

You can see how Viser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Viser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Viser families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Viser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Viser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viser 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 Viser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viser. 29% of Viser men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Viser women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viser were Ranch Work and Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Ranch Work
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Viser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Viser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viser 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Viser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Viser. For the veterans among your Viser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viser lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Viser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Viser in 1953 was 52, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Viser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viser 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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