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Vosseller Family History

Vosseller 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: Voeller, Rosselle, Vossler, Mosteller, Seller, Speller, Rossello

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Where is the Vosseller family from?

You can see how Vosseller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vosseller family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vosseller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Vosseller families living in New Jersey. This was about 91% of all the recorded Vosseller's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vosseller families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vosseller 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 Vosseller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vosseller. 67% of Vosseller men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Vosseller women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vosseller were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Vosseller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vosseller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vosseller 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Vosseller. 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 219 military records available for the last name Vosseller. For the veterans among your Vosseller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vosseller lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vosseller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vosseller in 1963 was 84, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vosseller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vosseller 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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