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Visy Family History

Visy 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: Vis, Vise, Lisy, Vito, Lis, Vila, Biss, Vas, Vine, Vass

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Where is the Visy family from?

You can see how Visy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Visy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Visy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Visy family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Visy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Visy families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Visy 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 12 census records available for the last name Visy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Visy 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Visy. 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 30 military records available for the last name Visy. For the veterans among your Visy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Visy lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Visy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Visy in 1975 was 46, and 73 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Visy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Visy 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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