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Visley Family History

Visley 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: Sisley, Risley, Isley, Eisley, Nisley, Wisley, Varley, Mosley, Pilley

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Where is the Visley family from?

You can see how Visley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Visley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Visley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Visley families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Visley's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Visley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Visley 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 71 census records available for the last name Visley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Visley 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Visley. 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 12 military records available for the last name Visley. For the veterans among your Visley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Visley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Visley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Visley in 1964 was 53, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Visley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Visley 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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