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Vichness Family History

Vichness 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: Vignes, Viernes, Vickers, Van Ness, Likness, Tichnell, Richner

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Where is the Vichness family from?

You can see how Vichness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vichness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vichness family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vichness's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vichness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vichness 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 31 census records available for the last name Vichness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vichness 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vichness. 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 Vichness. For the veterans among your Vichness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vichness lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1989, in the United States, Vichness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vichness in 1987 was 75, and 71 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vichness 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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