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Vlas Family History

Vlas 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: Vilas, Vas, Plas, Glas, Vlad, Klas, Blas, Vyas, Alas, Ras

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Where is the Vlas family from?

You can see how Vlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vlas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vlas families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Vlas's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Vlas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vlas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Vlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vlas 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Vlas. 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 11 military records available for the last name Vlas. For the veterans among your Vlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vlas lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1998, in the United States, Vlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vlas in 1957 was 61, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vlas 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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