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Vassall Family History

Vassall Surname Meaning

see Vassell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vassall family from?

You can see how Vassall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vassall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vassall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Vassall families living in Surrey. This was about 58% of all the recorded Vassall's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Vassall families in 1891.
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What did your Vassall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coach Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vassall. 100% of Vassall men worked as a Coach Painter and 100% of Vassall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coach Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Vassall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vassall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vassall 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Vassall. 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 88 military records available for the last name Vassall. For the veterans among your Vassall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vassall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Vassall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vassall in 1964 was 70, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vassall 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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