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Viscardi Name Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Viscardo a variant of the personal name Guiscardo itself from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements wisa ‘wise’ + hard ‘hardy strong’.

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


Similar surnames: Biscardi, Ziccardi, Biancardi, Gilardi, Ilardi, Ricciardi, Villard

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Where is the Viscardi family from?

You can see how Viscardi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Viscardi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Viscardi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Viscardi families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Viscardi's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Viscardi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Viscardi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Viscardi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Viscardi. 18% of Viscardi men worked as a Truck Driver and 32% of Viscardi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Viscardi were Barber and Finisher. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Barber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    32%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    11%
  • Finisher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Viscardi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Viscardi 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 743 immigration records available for the last name Viscardi. 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 504 military records available for the last name Viscardi. For the veterans among your Viscardi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Viscardi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Viscardi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Viscardi in 1962 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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