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Viza Family History

Viza 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: Vila, Giza, Vida, Via, Vina, Vita, Hiza, Wiza, Vize, Vizza

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Where is the Viza family from?

You can see how Viza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Viza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Viza families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Viza's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Viza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viza 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 Viza ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Viza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Viza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viza 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Viza. 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 29 military records available for the last name Viza. For the veterans among your Viza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viza lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Viza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Viza in 1977 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Viza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viza 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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