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Viska Family History

Viska 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: Siska, Miska, Ziska, Liska, Riska, Niska, Laska, Villa, Vila, Lipka

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Where is the Viska family from?

You can see how Viska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Viska families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Viska's in USA. New York had the highest population of Viska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viska 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 Viska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Viska. 100% of Viska 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Viska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viska 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Viska. 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 56 military records available for the last name Viska. For the veterans among your Viska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viska lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Viska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Viska in 1971 was 87, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Viska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Viska 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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