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Vestre Family History

Vestre 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: Mestre, Ventre, Veltre, Cesare, Petre, Vester, Beste, Ventry, Veltri

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Where is the Vestre family from?

You can see how Vestre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vestre family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vestre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Vestre families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Vestre's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Vestre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vestre 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 Vestre ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Vestre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Vestre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vestre 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Vestre. 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 46 military records available for the last name Vestre. For the veterans among your Vestre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vestre lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Vestre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vestre in 1962 was 63, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vestre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vestre 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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