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Vagin Family History

Vagin 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: Agin, Magin, Valin, Hagin, Fagin, Ragin, Varin, Gavin, Hain, Bain

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Where is the Vagin family from?

You can see how Vagin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vagin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vagin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Vagin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vagin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Vagin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vagin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Vagin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vagin 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Vagin. 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 47 military records available for the last name Vagin. For the veterans among your Vagin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vagin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Vagin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vagin in 1968 was 80, and 84 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vagin 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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