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Vesen Family History

Vesen 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: Veen, Vesel, Vesey, Olsen, Leven, Eden, Eisen, Elsen, Leben, Osen

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Where is the Vesen family from?

You can see how Vesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vesen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vesen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Vesen families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vesen's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Vesen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Vesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vesen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Vesen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Vesen. For the veterans among your Vesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vesen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Vesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vesen in 1967 was 67, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vesen 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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