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Viesca Family History

Viesca Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called (La) Viesca in Asturias.

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


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Where is the Viesca family from?

You can see how Viesca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viesca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Viesca families living in Missouri. This was about 22% of all the recorded Viesca's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Viesca families in 1920.
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What did your Viesca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Viesca. 100% of Viesca 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 Viesca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Viesca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viesca 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 578 immigration records available for the last name Viesca. 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 45 military records available for the last name Viesca. For the veterans among your Viesca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viesca lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Viesca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Viesca in 1970 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Viesca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viesca 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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