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Vae Family History

Vae 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: Vas, Pae, Van, Vale, Mae, Vaz, Vee, Rae, Vane, Vue

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Where is the Vae family from?

You can see how Vae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vae family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vae families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Vae families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vae's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Vae families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vae 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 Vae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vae. 50% of Vae men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Vae women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%

What Vae family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Vae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vae 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Vae. 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 51 military records available for the last name Vae. For the veterans among your Vae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vae lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Vae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vae in 1974 was 29, and 33 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vae

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vae 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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