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Vespa Family History

Vespa Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from vespa ‘wasp’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vespa family from?

You can see how Vespa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vespa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vespa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Vespa families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vespa's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vespa families in 1891.
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What did your Vespa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vespa. 28% of Vespa men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Vespa women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vespa were Miner and Nw.

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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
    28%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Nw
    15%

What Vespa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vespa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vespa 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 961 immigration records available for the last name Vespa. 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 497 military records available for the last name Vespa. For the veterans among your Vespa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vespa lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Vespa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vespa in 1956 was 34, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vespa 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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