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Vamvakaris Family History

Vamvakaris 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: Makris, Valladares, Laskaris, Madaris, Amari, Kawakami, Arvanitis

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Where is the Vamvakaris family from?

You can see how Vamvakaris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vamvakaris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vamvakaris family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vamvakaris's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vamvakaris families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Vamvakaris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vamvakaris 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Vamvakaris. 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 6 military records available for the last name Vamvakaris. For the veterans among your Vamvakaris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vamvakaris lifespan?

Average Vamvakaris life expectancy in 1968 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vamvakaris 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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