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Vis Family History

Vis Surname Meaning

Dutch: from vis ‘fish’ a metonymic occupational name for a fisherman or fishmonger or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a fish.

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


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Where is the Vis family from?

You can see how Vis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vis family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vis's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Vis families in 1891.
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What did your Vis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vis. 100% of Vis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Vis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vis 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Vis. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Vis. For the veterans among your Vis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vis in 1963 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vis 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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