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Vaislet Family History

Vaislet 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: Jaillet, Paisley, Daisley, Vallet, Maillet, Baisley, Haisley, Haisler

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Where is the Vaislet family from?

You can see how Vaislet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaislet family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Vaislet families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaislet's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Vaislet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaislet 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 6 census records available for the last name Vaislet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaislet 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vaislet. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vaislet. For the veterans among your Vaislet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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