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Vishny Family History

Vishny 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, Bishop, Risher, Ishii, Vine, Eisen, Fishel, Krishna, Voisin

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Where is the Vishny family from?

You can see how Vishny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vishny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vishny families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vishny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vishny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vishny 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 23 census records available for the last name Vishny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vishny 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vishny. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vishny. For the veterans among your Vishny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vishny lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Vishny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vishny in 1966 was 65, and 101 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vishny 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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