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Viscount Family History

Viscount 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: Visconti, Vincent, Visco, Lacount, Viscusi, Viscomi, Valcourt

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Where is the Viscount family from?

You can see how Viscount families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viscount family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Viscount families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Viscount family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Viscount's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Viscount families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viscount 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 Viscount ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Viscount. 100% of Viscount 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Viscount. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viscount 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Viscount. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Viscount. For the veterans among your Viscount ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viscount lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Viscount life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Viscount in 1962 was 73, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viscount 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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