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Vetson Family History

Vetson 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: Betson, Getson, Venson, Letson, Benson, Elson, Nelson, Person, Melson

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Where is the Vetson family from?

You can see how Vetson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vetson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vetson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vetson family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vetson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vetson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Vetson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vetson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vetson. 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 6 military records available for the last name Vetson. For the veterans among your Vetson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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