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Vesting Family History

Vesting 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: Kesting, Keating, Hasting, Venning, Geeting, Oosting, Leiting

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Where is the Vesting family from?

You can see how Vesting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vesting family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Vesting families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Vesting's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Vesting families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vesting 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 117 census records available for the last name Vesting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vesting 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Vesting. 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 47 military records available for the last name Vesting. For the veterans among your Vesting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vesting lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Vesting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vesting in 1964 was 53, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vesting 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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