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Vettleson Family History

Vettleson 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: Kettleson, Nettleton, Gittleson, Kittleson, Littleton, Matteson

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Where is the Vettleson family from?

You can see how Vettleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vettleson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vettleson families living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vettleson's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Vettleson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vettleson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vettleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vettleson. 58% of Vettleson men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Vettleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vettleson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Vettleson. 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 19 military records available for the last name Vettleson. For the veterans among your Vettleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vettleson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vettleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vettleson in 1962 was 48, and 88 in 2003.

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