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Vissa Family History

Vissa 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: Issa, Villa, Vila, Biss, Vass, Kiss, Issac, Vida, Massa, Siska

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Where is the Vissa family from?

You can see how Vissa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vissa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vissa families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vissa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vissa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vissa 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 Vissa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vissa. 100% of Vissa men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Vissa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vissa 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Vissa. 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 38 military records available for the last name Vissa. For the veterans among your Vissa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vissa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Vissa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vissa in 1965 was 83, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vissa 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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