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Vishion Family History

Vishion 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: Cashion, Wishon, Dishmon, Dishon, Cushion, Bishop, Ishii, Ashton

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Where is the Vishion family from?

You can see how Vishion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vishion family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vishion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Vishion families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vishion's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Vishion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vishion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vishion ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Vishion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vishion 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Vishion. 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 43 military records available for the last name Vishion. For the veterans among your Vishion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vishion lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Vishion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vishion in 1968 was 82, and 70 in 2001.

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