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Vaatz Family History

Vaatz 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: Raatz, Faatz, Baatz, Kaatz, Naatz, Platz, Martz, Glatz, Batz, Gatz

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Vaatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaatz 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Vaatz. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Vaatz. For the veterans among your Vaatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaatz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Vaatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vaatz in 1974 was 76, and 97 in 1997.

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