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Vasconcelos Family History

Vasconcelos Name Meaning

Portuguese: of Spanish origin probably from Basconcillos a habitational name from a place called Basconcillos in Burgos.

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


Similar surnames: Vasconcellos, Valcarcel, Banuelos, Armenteros, Ascencio, Rascon

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Where is the Vasconcelos family from?

You can see how Vasconcelos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasconcelos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vasconcelos families living in Massachusetts. This was about 27% of all the recorded Vasconcelos's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Vasconcelos families in 1920.
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What did your Vasconcelos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vasconcelos. 28% of Vasconcelos 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
    28%
  • Weaver
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
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Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Vasconcelos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasconcelos 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vasconcelos. 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 81 military records available for the last name Vasconcelos. For the veterans among your Vasconcelos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasconcelos lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vasconcelos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vasconcelos in 1964 was 77, and 93 in 2004.

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