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Visger Family History

Visger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Visscher ‘fisherman’.

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


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Where is the Visger family from?

You can see how Visger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Visger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Visger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Visger families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Visger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Visger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Visger 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 Visger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Visger. 36% of Visger 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
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Accountant
    22%
  • Machinist
    15%

What Visger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Visger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Visger 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Visger. 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 157 military records available for the last name Visger. For the veterans among your Visger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Visger lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Visger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Visger in 1961 was 54, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Visger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Visger 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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