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Vessels Family History

Vessels Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Vessell.

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


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Where is the Vessels family from?

You can see how Vessels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vessels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vessels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Vessels families living in Missouri. This was about 35% of all the recorded Vessels's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vessels families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vessels 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 Vessels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vessels. 30% of Vessels men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Vessels women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vessels were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Servant
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Vessels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vessels 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Vessels. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Vessels. For the veterans among your Vessels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vessels lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Vessels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vessels in 1956 was 24, and 64 in 2004.

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