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Vizcarra Family History

Vizcarra Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Bizkarra a topographic name from bizkar ‘shoulder (of a mountain)’ + the definite article -a.

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


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Where is the Vizcarra family from?

You can see how Vizcarra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vizcarra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vizcarra families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vizcarra's in USA. California had the highest population of Vizcarra families in 1920.
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What did your Vizcarra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vizcarra. 100% of Vizcarra men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 897 census records available for the last name Vizcarra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vizcarra 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vizcarra. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 170 military records available for the last name Vizcarra. For the veterans among your Vizcarra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vizcarra lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Vizcarra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vizcarra in 1953 was 33, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vizcarra 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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