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Vesterfelt Family History

Vesterfelt 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: Westervelt, Westerfeld, Biesterfeld, Westerfield, Vester, Westerhold

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Where is the Vesterfelt family from?

You can see how Vesterfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vesterfelt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vesterfelt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Vesterfelt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Vesterfelt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vesterfelt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vesterfelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Vesterfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vesterfelt 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Vesterfelt. 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 32 military records available for the last name Vesterfelt. For the veterans among your Vesterfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vesterfelt lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Vesterfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vesterfelt in 1972 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vesterfelt 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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