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Vish Family History

Vish Name 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, Rish, Gish, Wish, Vis, Nish, Lish, Kish, Vise, Mish

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Where is the Vish family from?

You can see how Vish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Vish families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vish's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vish. 25% of Vish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vish women worked as a Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • President
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Vish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vish 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Vish. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Vish. For the veterans among your Vish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vish lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Vish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vish in 1971 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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