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Vosseler Family History

Vosseler 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: Vossler, Bossler, Rossler, Fossler, Wesseler, Kossler, Hossler

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Where is the Vosseler family from?

You can see how Vosseler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vosseler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vosseler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vosseler family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vosseler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vosseler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vosseler 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 Vosseler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vosseler. 28% of Vosseler men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Vosseler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vosseler were Jeweler and Housewife.

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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

  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Jeweler
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Vosseler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Vosseler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vosseler 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 597 immigration records available for the last name Vosseler. 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 361 military records available for the last name Vosseler. For the veterans among your Vosseler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vosseler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Vosseler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vosseler in 1951 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vosseler 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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