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Vasell Family History

Vasell 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: Lasell, Vassell, Vasel, Mansell, Gesell, Sell, Castell, Vanella

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Where is the Vasell family from?

You can see how Vasell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vasell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Vasell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vasell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Vasell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vasell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Vasell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasell 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Vasell. 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 37 military records available for the last name Vasell. For the veterans among your Vasell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Vasell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Vasell in 1969 was 33, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vasell 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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