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Vestman Family History

Vestman 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: Westman, Veltman, Hetman, Reitman, Mesman, Messman, Hessman, Justman

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Where is the Vestman family from?

You can see how Vestman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vestman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vestman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Vestman families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vestman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vestman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Vestman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vestman 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Vestman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Vestman. For the veterans among your Vestman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vestman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Vestman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vestman in 1970 was 78, and 66 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vestman 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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