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Vlass Family History

Vlass 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: Glass, Vass, Blass, Plass, Lass, Klass, Class, Grass, Bass, Wass

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Where is the Vlass family from?

You can see how Vlass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vlass family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vlass family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vlass's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Vlass families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vlass 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 Vlass ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Vlass family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Vlass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vlass 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Vlass. 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 82 military records available for the last name Vlass. For the veterans among your Vlass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vlass lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Vlass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vlass in 1965 was 72, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vlass

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vlass 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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