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Vetlesen Family History

Vetlesen 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: Detlefsen, Elsen, Velten, Helgesen, Vallese, Tellefsen, Ellefsen

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Where is the Vetlesen family from?

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

There are 63 census records available for the last name Vetlesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vetlesen 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Vetlesen. 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 Vetlesen. For the veterans among your Vetlesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vetlesen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Vetlesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Vetlesen in 1975 was 90, and 93 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vetlesen 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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