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Vessier Family History

Vessier 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: Messier, Tessier, Messer, Verdier, Tessler, Venier, Tesser, Vester

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Where is the Vessier family from?

You can see how Vessier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vessier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vessier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Vessier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Vessier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vessier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vessier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vessier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vessier. 50% of Vessier men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Vessier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Vessier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vessier 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Vessier. 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 145 military records available for the last name Vessier. For the veterans among your Vessier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vessier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vessier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vessier in 1963 was 72, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vessier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vessier 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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