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Visin Family History

Visin 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: Voisin, Eisen, Masin, Risi, Sison, Vasil, Yasin, Vivian, Diskin

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Where is the Visin family from?

You can see how Visin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Visin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Visin families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Visin families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Visin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Visin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Visin 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 43 census records available for the last name Visin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Visin 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Visin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Visin. For the veterans among your Visin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Visin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1994, in the United States, Visin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Visin in 1950 was 25, and 64 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Visin 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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