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Vaterlaus Family History

Vaterlaus 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: Osterhaus, Valerius, Barlas, Vanella, Varela, Waterman, Waterfall

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Where is the Vaterlaus family from?

You can see how Vaterlaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaterlaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaterlaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Vaterlaus families living in Idaho. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaterlaus's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Vaterlaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaterlaus 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 Vaterlaus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Vaterlaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Vaterlaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaterlaus 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Vaterlaus. 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 83 military records available for the last name Vaterlaus. For the veterans among your Vaterlaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaterlaus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Vaterlaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vaterlaus in 1969 was 69, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaterlaus 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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