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Vursell Family History

Vursell 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: Bursell, Pursell, Burrell, Purcell, Russell, Fussell, Hurrell

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Where is the Vursell family from?

You can see how Vursell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vursell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vursell families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vursell's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vursell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vursell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vursell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vursell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Vursell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vursell 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Vursell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Vursell. For the veterans among your Vursell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vursell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Vursell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Vursell in 1964 was 54, and 90 in 2002.

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