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Vessen Family History

Vessen 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: Jessen, Kessen, Vessey, Nessen, Hessen, Essen, Vessel, Vossen, Messer

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Where is the Vessen family from?

You can see how Vessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vessen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vessen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Vessen families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vessen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vessen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Vessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vessen 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Vessen. 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 42 military records available for the last name Vessen. For the veterans among your Vessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vessen lifespan?

Average Vessen life expectancy in 1979 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vessen 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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