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Vages Family History

Vages 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, Voges, Pages, Dages, Mages, Vagts, Vanes, Wages, Hayes, Hagen

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Where is the Vages family from?

You can see how Vages families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vages family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vages families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Vages families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Vages's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Vages families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vages 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 Vages ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vages. 50% of Vages men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Vages. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vages 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Vages. 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 63 military records available for the last name Vages. For the veterans among your Vages ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vages lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Vages life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vages in 1969 was 76, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vages 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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