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Vosmer Family History

Vosmer 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: Osmer, Hosmer, Vosper, Volmer, Vosler, Oster, Sommer, Homer, Dormer

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Where is the Vosmer family from?

You can see how Vosmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vosmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vosmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Vosmer families living in Illinois. This was about 48% of all the recorded Vosmer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vosmer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Vosmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vosmer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Vosmer. 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 48 military records available for the last name Vosmer. For the veterans among your Vosmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vosmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vosmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vosmer in 1963 was 85, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vosmer 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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