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Vesa Family History

Vesa 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: Vela, Vea, Cesa, Mesa, Vega, Vena, Vera, Vespa, Pesa, Vasa

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Where is the Vesa family from?

You can see how Vesa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vesa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vesa families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Vesa's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Vesa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vesa 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 Vesa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vesa. 78% of Vesa men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    78%
  • Farm
    23%

What Vesa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Vesa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vesa 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Vesa. 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 64 military records available for the last name Vesa. For the veterans among your Vesa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vesa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Vesa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vesa in 1967 was 66, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vesa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vesa 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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