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Vesla Family History

Vesla 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, Vespa, Vella, Villa, Vila, Perla, Vea, Pella, Testa, Sella

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Where is the Vesla family from?

You can see how Vesla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vesla family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Vesla families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Vesla family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Vesla's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Vesla families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Vesla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vesla 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vesla. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vesla. For the veterans among your Vesla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vesla lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vesla 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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