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Vasque Family History

Vasque 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: Vasquez, Gasque, Vasques, Basque, Pasqua, Raque, Vasile, Basquez

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Where is the Vasque family from?

You can see how Vasque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasque family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vasque families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 4 Vasque families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vasque's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Vasque families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vasque 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 Vasque ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vasque. 75% of Vasque men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vasque women worked as a Maid.

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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
    75%
  • Operator
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Vasque family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vasque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasque 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Vasque. 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 129 military records available for the last name Vasque. For the veterans among your Vasque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasque lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Vasque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vasque in 1978 was 22, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vasque

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vasque 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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