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Vosher Family History

Vosher 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: Bosher, Dosher, Osher, Mosher, Vosper, Vosler, Fisher, Oster, Usher

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Where is the Vosher family from?

You can see how Vosher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vosher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vosher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Vosher families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vosher's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Vosher families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Vosher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vosher 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Vosher. 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 7 military records available for the last name Vosher. For the veterans among your Vosher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vosher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Vosher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vosher in 1963 was 83, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vosher 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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