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Vessenmeyer Family History

Vessenmeyer 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: Linsenmeyer, Westermeyer, Katzenmeyer, Wedemeyer, Steinmeyer

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Where is the Vessenmeyer family from?

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

There are 50 census records available for the last name Vessenmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vessenmeyer 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 Vessenmeyer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vessenmeyer. For the veterans among your Vessenmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vessenmeyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Vessenmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vessenmeyer in 1968 was 68, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vessenmeyer 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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