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Vishon Family History

Vishon 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: Wishon, Dishon, Bishop, Liston, Pichon, Sison, Bisson, Lisbon, Sisson

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Where is the Vishon family from?

You can see how Vishon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vishon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Vishon families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Vishon family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vishon's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Vishon families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Vishon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vishon 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 Vishon. 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 Vishon. For the veterans among your Vishon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vishon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Vishon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vishon in 1974 was 59, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vishon 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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