This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Vishart family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Vishart Family History

Vishart 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: Wishart, Kiphart, Wisehart, Bushart, Wishard, Bishara, Linhart

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Vishart family from?

You can see how Vishart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vishart family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Vishart families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Vishart families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Vishart's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Vishart families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vishart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Vishart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Vishart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vishart census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Vishart

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Vishart. 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.

View all Vishart immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Vishart. For the veterans among your Vishart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Vishart military records

You've only scratched the surface of Vishart family history

Discover More

What is the average Vishart lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vishart 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vishart

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Vishart family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial