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Vaus Family History

Vaus Surname Meaning

see Vause.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Vaus family from?

You can see how Vaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vaus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Vaus families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Vaus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vaus families in 1891.
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What did your Vaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vaus. 100% of Vaus 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaus 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Vaus. 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 188 military records available for the last name Vaus. For the veterans among your Vaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Vaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Vaus in 1967 was 81, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vaus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaus 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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