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Vosey Family History

Vosey 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: Posey, Vose, Cosey, Mosey, Losey, Josey, Vesey, Vasey, Hosey, Moses

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Where is the Vosey family from?

You can see how Vosey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vosey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vosey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Vosey families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vosey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Vosey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Vosey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vosey 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Vosey. 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 16 military records available for the last name Vosey. For the veterans among your Vosey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vosey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vosey 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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