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Vespi Family History

Vespi 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, Pepi, Espy, Vesco, Espe, Crespi, Vesper, Vescio, Desai, Vesel

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Where is the Vespi family from?

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

What did your Vespi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vespi. 34% of Vespi men worked as a Barber.

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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

  • Barber
    34%
  • Bartender
    34%
  • Miner
    34%

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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Vespi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vespi 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Vespi. 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 19 military records available for the last name Vespi. For the veterans among your Vespi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vespi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vespi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vespi in 1966 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vespi 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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