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Vakilian Family History

Vakilian 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: Hakimian, Kilian, Vallin, Milian, Avakian, Vivian, Vaillant, Vasiliou

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Where is the Vakilian family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vakilian 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 Vakilian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vakilian. 100% of Vakilian men worked as a Proprietor Tailor.

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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

  • Proprietor Tailor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Vakilian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vakilian 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Vakilian. 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 7 military records available for the last name Vakilian. For the veterans among your Vakilian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vakilian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Vakilian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Vakilian in 1969 was 87, and 71 in 2000.

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