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Vestey Family History

Vestey Surname Meaning

see Vesty.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vestey family from?

You can see how Vestey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vestey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vestey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Vestey families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vestey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vestey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vestey 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 Vestey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ship Owner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vestey. 100% of Vestey men worked as a Ship Owner and 74% of Vestey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ship Owner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    18%
  • Domestic Duties
    9%

What Vestey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vestey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vestey 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 935 immigration records available for the last name Vestey. 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 53 military records available for the last name Vestey. For the veterans among your Vestey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vestey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Vestey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vestey in 1967 was 83, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vestey 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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