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Veselsky Family History

Veselsky 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: Veselka, Vesely, Sekelsky, Vessey, Vesel, Belsky, Selesky, Volesky

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Where is the Veselsky family from?

You can see how Veselsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veselsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Veselsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Veselsky families living in Illinois. This was about 32% of all the recorded Veselsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Veselsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veselsky 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 Veselsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Odd Jobs and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veselsky. 100% of Veselsky men worked as an Odd Jobs and 100% of Veselsky women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Odd Jobs
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Veselsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Veselsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veselsky 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Veselsky. 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 166 military records available for the last name Veselsky. For the veterans among your Veselsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veselsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Veselsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Veselsky in 1966 was 57, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Veselsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veselsky 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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