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Vafes Family History

Vafes 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: Vales, Vanes, Hayes, James, Sales, Gates, Tafel, Vadas, Vas, Ades

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There are 12 census records available for the last name Vafes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vafes 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vafes. 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 Vafes. For the veterans among your Vafes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vafes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Vafes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vafes in 1966 was 83, and 92 in 1989.

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