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Vespe Family History

Vespe Name 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: Espe, Vesper, Vespa, Hespe, Jesse, Espy, Verge, Vester, Verde, Beste

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Where is the Vespe family from?

You can see how Vespe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vespe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vespe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Vespe families living in Minnesota. This was about 46% of all the recorded Vespe's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Vespe families in 1880.
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What did your Vespe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vespe. 56% of Vespe men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Vespe women worked as a Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vespe were Seaman and Coat Maker. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Seaman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    50%
  • Coat Maker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Vespe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vespe 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Vespe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 110 military records available for the last name Vespe. For the veterans among your Vespe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vespe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vespe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vespe in 1963 was 64, and 88 in 2004.

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