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Vasilow Family History

Vasilow 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: Vasil, Maslow, Vasiliou, Vasile, Manilow, Saslow, Zaslow, Jaslow

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Where is the Vasilow family from?

You can see how Vasilow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasilow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vasilow family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vasilow's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Vasilow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vasilow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vasilow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Partner
    100%

What Vasilow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Vasilow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasilow 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 Vasilow. 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 9 military records available for the last name Vasilow. For the veterans among your Vasilow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasilow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Vasilow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vasilow in 1968 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vasilow 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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