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Visney Family History

Visney 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: Disney, Viney, Sisney, Cisney, Sidney, Vine, Binney, Vignes, Hiskey

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Where is the Visney family from?

You can see how Visney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Visney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Visney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Visney family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Visney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Visney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Visney 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 44 census records available for the last name Visney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Visney 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Visney. 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 Visney. For the veterans among your Visney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Visney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Visney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Visney in 1968 was 36, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Visney 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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