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Visla Family History

Visla 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: Villa, Vila, Viola, Disla, Vilar, Vilas, Vela, Villar, Issa, Islam

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Where is the Visla family from?

You can see how Visla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Visla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Visla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Visla family living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Visla's in USA. Kansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Visla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Visla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Visla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Visla 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Visla. 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 20 military records available for the last name Visla. For the veterans among your Visla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Visla lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Visla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Visla in 1970 was 68, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Visla 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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