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Vasseau Family History

Vasseau 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: Nassau, Vassell, Valleau, Vassar, Dusseau, Manseau, Vassey, Vasser

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Where is the Vasseau family from?

You can see how Vasseau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasseau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vasseau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Vasseau families living in Massachusetts. This was about 79% of all the recorded Vasseau's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Vasseau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vasseau 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 Vasseau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Vasseau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Vasseau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasseau 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vasseau. 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 32 military records available for the last name Vasseau. For the veterans among your Vasseau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasseau lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Vasseau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vasseau in 1974 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vasseau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vasseau 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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