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Vasconcellos Family History

Vasconcellos Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: variant of Vasconcelos.

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


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Where is the Vasconcellos family from?

You can see how Vasconcellos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasconcellos family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vasconcellos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Vasconcellos families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vasconcellos's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Vasconcellos families in 1880.
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What did your Vasconcellos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vasconcellos. 36% of Vasconcellos men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Vasconcellos women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vasconcellos were Foreman and Art Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Weaver
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    18%
  • Weaver
    18%
  • Secretary
    18%
  • Art Work
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vasconcellos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasconcellos 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Vasconcellos. 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 625 military records available for the last name Vasconcellos. For the veterans among your Vasconcellos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasconcellos lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Vasconcellos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Vasconcellos in 1956 was 34, and 71 in 2004.

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