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Vestervelt Family History

Vestervelt 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, Vester, Westerhold, Westerbeck, Osterholt

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Where is the Vestervelt family from?

You can see how Vestervelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vestervelt family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Vestervelt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vestervelt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vestervelt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vestervelt 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 73 census records available for the last name Vestervelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vestervelt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vestervelt. 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 Vestervelt. For the veterans among your Vestervelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vestervelt lifespan?

Average Vestervelt life expectancy in 1979 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vestervelt 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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