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Vessendall Family History

Vessendall 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: Vessell, Veenendaal, Mendenhall, Kendall, Sandall, Rosendahl, Vassell

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Where is the Vessendall family from?

You can see how Vessendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vessendall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vessendall family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Vessendall's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Vessendall families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Vessendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vessendall 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vessendall. 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 military records available for the last name Vessendall. For the veterans among your Vessendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vessendall lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1982, in the United States, Vessendall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vessendall in 1979 was 77, and 84 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vessendall 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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