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Vosper Family History

Vosper Name Meaning

Cornish and English (Cornwall and Devon): habitational name from Trevosper in South Petherwin (Cornwall) of obscure origin with loss of unstressed Tre-.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mosher, Soper, Osler, Vose, Cooper, Vasser, Hoster, Osmer, Copper

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Where is the Vosper family from?

You can see how Vosper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vosper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vosper families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 32 Vosper families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Vosper's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vosper families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vosper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vosper ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Vosper. 67% of Vosper men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Vosper women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vosper were Farmers Son and Stenographer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farmers Son
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    34%
  • Employe
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Vosper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vosper 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vosper. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Vosper. For the veterans among your Vosper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vosper lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vosper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vosper in 1964 was 81, and 53 in 2004.

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