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Vesley Family History

Vesley 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: Wesley, Verley, Hesley, Vessey, Veley, Lesley, Veasley, Besley

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Where is the Vesley family from?

You can see how Vesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vesley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vesley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Vesley families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Vesley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vesley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vesley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vesley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vesley. 26% of Vesley men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Vesley women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vesley were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Vesley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vesley 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Vesley. 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 148 military records available for the last name Vesley. For the veterans among your Vesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vesley lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vesley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vesley in 1961 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vesley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vesley 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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