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Vesk Family History

Vesk 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: Vest, Vess, Beck, Heck, Peck, Best, Ness, Oest, Wenk, Eck

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Where is the Vesk family from?

You can see how Vesk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vesk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vesk family living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Vesk's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Vesk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vesk 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 91 census records available for the last name Vesk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vesk 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Vesk. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vesk. For the veterans among your Vesk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vesk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Vesk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vesk in 1964 was 53, and 90 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vesk 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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