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Vestas Family History

Vestas 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: Mestas, Vestal, Testa, Vester, Sestak, Costas, Festa, Nesta, Resta

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Where is the Vestas family from?

You can see how Vestas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vestas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vestas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vestas families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Vestas's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Vestas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vestas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Vestas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vestas 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Vestas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vestas. For the veterans among your Vestas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vestas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Vestas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vestas in 1974 was 60, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vestas 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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