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Vaast Family History

Vaast 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: Vadas, Last, Faas, Vas, Haas, Mast, Naas, Faust, Ast, Baust

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Where is the Vaast family from?

You can see how Vaast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaast family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vaast families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaast's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Vaast families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaast 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 Vaast ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Vaast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaast 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Vaast. 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 16 military records available for the last name Vaast. For the veterans among your Vaast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaast lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Vaast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vaast in 1963 was 49, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaast 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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