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Vescera Family History

Vescera 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: Vecera, Vester, Vesper, Messer, Venner, Tester, Ventura, Herrera

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Where is the Vescera family from?

You can see how Vescera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vescera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vescera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vescera families living in New Jersey. This was about 22% of all the recorded Vescera's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vescera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vescera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vescera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vescera. 60% of Vescera men worked as a Baker. .

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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

  • Baker
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Vescera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vescera 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Vescera. 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 176 military records available for the last name Vescera. For the veterans among your Vescera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vescera lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Vescera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vescera in 1956 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

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