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Vahlsing Family History

Vahlsing 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: Dahling, Dalsing, Vallin, Halling, Harling, Darling, Ayling, Helsing

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Where is the Vahlsing family from?

You can see how Vahlsing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vahlsing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vahlsing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Vahlsing families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Vahlsing's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Vahlsing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vahlsing 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 Vahlsing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vahlsing. 100% of Vahlsing men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vahlsing women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Vahlsing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Vahlsing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vahlsing 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Vahlsing. 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 66 military records available for the last name Vahlsing. For the veterans among your Vahlsing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vahlsing lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vahlsing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Vahlsing in 1964 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vahlsing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vahlsing 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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