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Visalia Family History

Visalia 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: Vitalis, Pisapia, Visalli, Vitali, Sala, Villa, Vila, Vitale, Vinal

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Where is the Visalia family from?

You can see how Visalia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Visalia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Visalia family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Visalia's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Visalia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Visalia 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 50 census records available for the last name Visalia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Visalia 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Visalia. 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 11 military records available for the last name Visalia. For the veterans among your Visalia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Visalia lifespan?

Average Visalia life expectancy in 1977 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Visalia 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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