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Vast Family History

Vast 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: Last, Vas, Mast, Ast, Vass, Gast, East, Rast, Nast, Hast

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Where is the Vast family from?

You can see how Vast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vast family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vast families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Vast families living in Yorkshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Vast's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Vast families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vast 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 Vast ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sugar Factory Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vast. 100% of Vast men worked as a Sugar Factory Labourer and 100% of Vast women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Sugar Factory Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Vast family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vast 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Vast. 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 205 military records available for the last name Vast. For the veterans among your Vast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vast lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Vast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vast in 1972 was 70, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vast 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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