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Vague Family History

Vague Surname Meaning

see Fagg.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Vague family from?

You can see how Vague families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vague family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vague families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 94 Vague families living in Cornwall. This was about 82% of all the recorded Vague's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Vague families in 1891.
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What did your Vague ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vague. 28% of Vague men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Vague women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vague were Incapacitated and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    19%
  • Incapacitated
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Vague family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vague. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vague 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Vague. 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 517 military records available for the last name Vague. For the veterans among your Vague ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vague lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vague life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vague in 1963 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vague

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vague 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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