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Vismes Family History

Vismes 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: Vignes, Imes, Vides, Hilmes, Vives, Simes, Wismer, Vires, Viles

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Where is the Vismes family from?

You can see how Vismes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vismes family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Vismes families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vismes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vismes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vismes 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 Vismes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Independent was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vismes. 100% of Vismes women worked as an Independent.

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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

  • Independent
    100%

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Vismes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vismes 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Vismes. 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 10 military records available for the last name Vismes. For the veterans among your Vismes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vismes lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vismes 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vismes

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