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Vesnaugh Family History

Vesnaugh 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: Fosnaugh, Keebaugh, Bronaugh, Overbaugh, Amsbaugh, Kerbaugh, Kelbaugh

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Where is the Vesnaugh family from?

You can see how Vesnaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vesnaugh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vesnaugh family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Vesnaugh's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Vesnaugh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vesnaugh 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 7 census records available for the last name Vesnaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vesnaugh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Vesnaugh. 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 Vesnaugh. For the veterans among your Vesnaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vesnaugh lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Vesnaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vesnaugh in 1977 was 68, and 67 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vesnaugh 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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