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Vovesny Family History

Vovesny 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: Volesky, Coveny, Lovely, Ovens, Overly, Loveday, Overy, Livesay

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What did your Vovesny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Drug Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vovesny. 100% of Vovesny men worked as a Drug Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Drug Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Vovesny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vovesny 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Vovesny. 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 6 military records available for the last name Vovesny. For the veterans among your Vovesny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vovesny lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Vovesny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vovesny in 1972 was 85, and 97 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vovesny 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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