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Vishek Family History

Vishek 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: Fisher, Risher, Fishel, Sistek, Disher, Ishak, Ishee, Rishel, Bushek

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Where is the Vishek family from?

You can see how Vishek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vishek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vishek family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vishek's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Vishek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vishek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vishek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vishek. 100% of Vishek men worked as a Butcher. .

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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

  • Butcher
    100%
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What Vishek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Vishek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vishek 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vishek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Vishek. For the veterans among your Vishek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vishek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1977, in the United States, Vishek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Vishek in 1964 was 57, and 70 in 1977.

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