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Vyas Family History

Vyas Surname Meaning

Indian (northern states): Brahmin name from Sanskrit vyāsa ‘compiler’.

This was the name of the Sanskrit sage said to have compiled the Mahabharata.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vyas family from?

You can see how Vyas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vyas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vyas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Vyas families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vyas's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Vyas families in 1891.
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What did your Vyas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vyas. 100% of Vyas women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Vyas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vyas 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Vyas. 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 24 military records available for the last name Vyas. For the veterans among your Vyas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vyas lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Vyas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vyas in 1980 was 59, and 69 in 2004.

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