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Viesko Family History

Viesko 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: Misko, Vesco, Vasko, Lisko, Visco, Zieske, Lesko, Pieske, Mesko

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Where is the Viesko family from?

You can see how Viesko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viesko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Viesko families living in Oregon. This was about 63% of all the recorded Viesko's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Viesko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viesko 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 91 census records available for the last name Viesko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viesko 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Viesko. 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 14 military records available for the last name Viesko. For the veterans among your Viesko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viesko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Viesko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Viesko in 1965 was 77, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viesko 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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