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Vesly Family History

Vesly 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: Vesely, Vesey, Vela, Espy, Overly, Kelly, Vey, Veal, Sealy, Vesco

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Where is the Vesly family from?

You can see how Vesly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vesly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vesly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Vesly families living in Leicestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vesly's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Vesly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Vesly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vesly 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Vesly. 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 13 military records available for the last name Vesly. For the veterans among your Vesly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vesly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Vesly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vesly in 1969 was 69, and 81 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vesly 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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