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Versell Family History

Versell 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: Vessell, Persell, Gesell, Hensell, Bursell, Kernell, Pursell, Vassell

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Where is the Versell family from?

You can see how Versell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Versell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Versell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Versell families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Versell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Versell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Versell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Versell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Versell 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Versell. 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 13 military records available for the last name Versell. For the veterans among your Versell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Versell lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Versell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Versell in 1983 was 91, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Versell 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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