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Vasterling Family History

Vasterling 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: Easterling, Easterlin, Sterling, Oesterling, Casterline, Osterling

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Where is the Vasterling family from?

You can see how Vasterling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasterling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vasterling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 41 Vasterling families living in Missouri. This was about 68% of all the recorded Vasterling's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vasterling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vasterling 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 Vasterling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vasterling. 38% of Vasterling men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Vasterling women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Vasterling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 955 census records available for the last name Vasterling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasterling 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Vasterling. 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 165 military records available for the last name Vasterling. For the veterans among your Vasterling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasterling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vasterling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vasterling in 1963 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vasterling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vasterling 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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