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Vishey Family History

Vishey 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: Fisher, Risher, Fishel, Hiskey, Richey, Sisley, Bushey, Disney

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Where is the Vishey family from?

You can see how Vishey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vishey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vishey family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vishey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vishey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vishey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Vishey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vishey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vishey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vishey. For the veterans among your Vishey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vishey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1988, in the United States, Vishey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vishey in 1950 was 50, and 79 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vishey 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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