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Vashey Family History

Vashey 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: Vahey, Vassey, Ashey, Vasey, Washer, Varley, Pashley, Massey, Pasley

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Where is the Vashey family from?

You can see how Vashey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vashey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vashey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Vashey families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Vashey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Vashey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vashey 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 Vashey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Counterman
    100%

What Vashey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Vashey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vashey 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 Vashey. 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 41 military records available for the last name Vashey. For the veterans among your Vashey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vashey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Vashey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vashey in 1973 was 72, and 90 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vashey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vashey 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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