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Vestner Family History

Vestner 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: Vester, Kestner, Venner, Esther, Kastner, Tester, Kettner, Bester

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Where is the Vestner family from?

You can see how Vestner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vestner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vestner families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Vestner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vestner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vestner 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 Vestner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerical was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vestner. 100% of Vestner men worked as a Clerical.

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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

  • Clerical
    100%

What Vestner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Vestner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vestner 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Vestner. 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 893 military records available for the last name Vestner. For the veterans among your Vestner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vestner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Vestner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vestner in 1965 was 80, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vestner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vestner 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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