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Vadset Family History

Vadset Surname 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: Vause, Cadet, Vaden, Vallet, Adsit, Vader, Vassey, Madsen, Vasek

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vadset surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Vadset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vadset 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Vadset. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 12 military records available for the last name Vadset. For the veterans among your Vadset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vadset lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Vadset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Vadset in 1968 was 69, and 88 in 2001.

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