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Vosser Family History

Vosser 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: Dosser, Mosser, Rosser, Vasser, Visser, Vosper, Vossen, Vosler

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Where is the Vosser family from?

You can see how Vosser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vosser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Vosser families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Vosser families living in Cheshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vosser's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Vosser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vosser 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 Vosser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vosser. 100% of Vosser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Vosser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Vosser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vosser 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Vosser. 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 37 military records available for the last name Vosser. For the veterans among your Vosser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vosser lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Vosser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vosser in 1983 was 87, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vosser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vosser 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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