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Vespy Family History

Vespy 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: Espy, Vespa, Vesey, Vey, Vesco, Lesky, Espe, Espey, Vessey, Vesper

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Where is the Vespy family from?

You can see how Vespy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vespy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vespy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Vespy families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vespy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vespy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Vespy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vespy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Vespy. 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 75 military records available for the last name Vespy. For the veterans among your Vespy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vespy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Vespy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vespy in 1971 was 57, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vespy 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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