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Vishy Family History

Vishy 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: Fish, Visco, Nishi, Koshy, Oishi, Shy, Risby, Viney, Viray, Lisby

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Where is the Vishy family from?

You can see how Vishy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vishy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vishy families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Vishy family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Vishy's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vishy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vishy 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 19 census records available for the last name Vishy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vishy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Vishy. 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 14 military records available for the last name Vishy. For the veterans among your Vishy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vishy lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Vishy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vishy in 1983 was 68, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vishy 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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