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Vessey Family History

Vessey Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): of Norman origin a habitational name from Vessey (Manche) named from the Gallo-Roman personal name Vessius or Vettius (of uncertain origin) + the locative suffix -acum.

There has been some confusion with Veazey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vessey family from?

You can see how Vessey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vessey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vessey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 213 Vessey families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Vessey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Vessey families in 1891.
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What did your Vessey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vessey. 13% of Vessey men worked as a Builders Labourer and 69% of Vessey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vessey were Motor Driver and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Farm Labourer
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Motor Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Vessey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vessey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vessey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vessey. For the veterans among your Vessey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vessey lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Vessey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Vessey in 1942 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vessey 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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