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Vestal Family History

Vestal Name Meaning

English (of French Huguenot origin): altered form of French Vassal status name for a medieval retainer (see Vassell ).

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


Similar surnames: Vital, Best, Veal, Nesta, Ventre, Deshaw, Resta, Kestel, Vester

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Where is the Vestal family from?

You can see how Vestal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vestal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Vestal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Vestal families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vestal's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Vestal families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vestal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vestal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vestal. 34% of Vestal men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Vestal women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vestal were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Vestal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vestal 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 921 immigration records available for the last name Vestal. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Vestal. For the veterans among your Vestal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vestal lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Vestal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vestal in 1942 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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