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Vesp Family History

Vesp 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: Vespa, Vest, Wesp, Vess, Kemp, Best, Ness, Oest, Vas, Vela

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Where is the Vesp family from?

You can see how Vesp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vesp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vesp family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vesp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vesp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vesp 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 51 census records available for the last name Vesp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vesp 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vesp. 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 7 military records available for the last name Vesp. For the veterans among your Vesp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vesp lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Vesp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vesp in 1985 was 73, and 88 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vesp 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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