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Vesler Family History

Vesler 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: Vester, Vesper, Besler, Tesler, Esler, Resler, Mesler, Kesler

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Where is the Vesler family from?

You can see how Vesler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vesler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vesler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Vesler families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Vesler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vesler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vesler 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 Vesler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vesler. 100% of Vesler 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Vesler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vesler 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Vesler. 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 68 military records available for the last name Vesler. For the veterans among your Vesler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vesler lifespan?

Average Vesler life expectancy in 1975 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vesler 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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