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Vehse Family History

Vehse 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: Mehle, Reese, Jesse, Meise, Pease, Vause, Meese, Verge, Beese, Verde

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Where is the Vehse family from?

You can see how Vehse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vehse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vehse families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Vehse family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Vehse's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Vehse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vehse 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 62 census records available for the last name Vehse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vehse 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Vehse. 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 67 military records available for the last name Vehse. For the veterans among your Vehse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vehse lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Vehse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Vehse in 1972 was 74, and 77 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vehse 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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