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Vestal Family History

Vestal Surname Meaning

English (of French Huguenot origin): altered form of French Vassal status name for a medieval retainer (see Vassell).

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


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Where is the Vestal family from?

You can see how Vestal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vestal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vestal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 16 Vestal families living in North Carolina. This was about 34% of all the recorded Vestal's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Vestal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vestal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vestal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vestal. 34% of Vestal men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Vestal women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vestal were Salesman and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Vestal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Vestal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vestal 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 921 immigration records available for the last name Vestal. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Vestal. For the veterans among your Vestal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vestal lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Vestal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vestal in 1942 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vestal 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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