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Vestrand Family History

Vestrand 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: Strand, Ostrand, Westland, Vetrano, Ekstrand, Hestand, Seastrand

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Where is the Vestrand family from?

You can see how Vestrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vestrand family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vestrand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vestrand family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vestrand's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vestrand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vestrand 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 Vestrand ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Vestrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Vestrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vestrand 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Vestrand. 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 68 military records available for the last name Vestrand. For the veterans among your Vestrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vestrand lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Vestrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vestrand in 1952 was 34, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vestrand 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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