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Vosber Family History

Vosber 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: Vosberg, Vosper, Vosler, Oster, Ober, Kober, Koster, Noser, Doster

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Where is the Vosber family from?

You can see how Vosber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vosber family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Vosber families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Vosber family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Vosber's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Vosber families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Vosber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vosber 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vosber. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vosber. For the veterans among your Vosber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vosber lifespan?

Average Vosber life expectancy in 1988 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vosber 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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