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Vaquez Family History

Vaquez Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Vázquez (see Vazquez).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vaquez family from?

You can see how Vaquez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaquez family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaquez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vaquez family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaquez's in USA. California had the highest population of Vaquez families in 1880.
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What did your Vaquez ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Vaquez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaquez 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Vaquez. 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 24 military records available for the last name Vaquez. For the veterans among your Vaquez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaquez lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Vaquez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Vaquez in 1981 was 92, and 45 in 2001.

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