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Viste Family History

Viste Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from the farm name Viste of various origin in Rogaland derived from a word meaning ‘to bend’

referring to a bay or an inlet.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Viste family from?

You can see how Viste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viste family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Viste families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Viste families living in Kent. This was about 47% of all the recorded Viste's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Viste families in 1891.
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What did your Viste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viste. 54% of Viste men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Viste women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viste were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Viste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viste 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Viste. 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 147 military records available for the last name Viste. For the veterans among your Viste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viste lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Viste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Viste in 1957 was 49, and 80 in 2003.

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