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Vehs Family History

Vehs 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: Kehs, Vehrs, Vohs, Vess, Reis, Lees, Ness, Meis, Hees, Vas

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Where is the Vehs family from?

You can see how Vehs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vehs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vehs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vehs families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Vehs's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vehs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vehs 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 48 census records available for the last name Vehs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vehs 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vehs. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vehs. For the veterans among your Vehs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vehs lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Vehs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vehs in 1969 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vehs 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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