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Vosmus Family History

Vosmus 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: Rasmus, Vogus, Asmus, Cosmos, Ausmus, Rozmus, Osmun, Voss, Ross

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Where is the Vosmus family from?

You can see how Vosmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vosmus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vosmus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Vosmus families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Vosmus's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Vosmus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vosmus 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 Vosmus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vosmus. 50% of Vosmus men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Vosmus women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Vosmus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Vosmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vosmus 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Vosmus. 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 88 military records available for the last name Vosmus. For the veterans among your Vosmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vosmus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Vosmus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Vosmus in 1963 was 88, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vosmus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vosmus 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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