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Vagus Family History

Vagus 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: Vogus, Vargus, Vagts, Vigus, Vadas, Vas, Magnus, Vass, Vause, Angus

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Where is the Vagus family from?

You can see how Vagus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vagus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vagus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Vagus families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Vagus's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Vagus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vagus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vagus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vagus. 100% of Vagus 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Vagus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Vagus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vagus 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 Vagus. 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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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Vagus. For the veterans among your Vagus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vagus lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2001, in the United States, Vagus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vagus in 2000 was 48, and 59 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vagus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vagus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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