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Vagias Family History

Vagias 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, Vargas, Valis, Carias, Matias, Masias, Farias, Varian, Arias

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Where is the Vagias family from?

You can see how Vagias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vagias family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vagias families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Vagias's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vagias families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vagias 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 Vagias ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Vagias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vagias 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Vagias. 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 42 military records available for the last name Vagias. For the veterans among your Vagias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vagias lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Vagias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vagias in 1953 was 69, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vagias 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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