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Vahaly Family History

Vahaly 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: Mahady, Vahl, Varady, Rahal, Vahey, Vadala, Rohaly, Vavala, Ahalt

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Where is the Vahaly family from?

You can see how Vahaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vahaly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vahaly family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vahaly's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Vahaly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vahaly 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 Vahaly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vahaly. 100% of Vahaly 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
    100%

What Vahaly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Vahaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vahaly 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Vahaly. 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 36 military records available for the last name Vahaly. For the veterans among your Vahaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vahaly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Vahaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vahaly in 1966 was 87, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vahaly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vahaly 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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