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Viseth Family History

Viseth 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: Vieth, Seth, Roseth, Finseth, Rieth, Huseth, Vinet, Vise, Visel

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Where is the Viseth family from?

You can see how Viseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viseth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Viseth families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Viseth's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Viseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Viseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Viseth. 67% of Viseth men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Farm Labor
    34%

What Viseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Viseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viseth 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Viseth. 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 9 military records available for the last name Viseth. For the veterans among your Viseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viseth lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Viseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Viseth in 1977 was 49, and 42 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viseth 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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