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Vessup Family History

Vessup 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: Jessup, Vessey, Vessel, Vess, Jessop, Sessum, Messer, Ness, Kessel

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Vessup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vessup 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Vessup. 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 Vessup. For the veterans among your Vessup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vessup lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Vessup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Vessup in 1972 was 69, and 85 in 2003.

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