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Vaiana Family History

Vaiana 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: Viana, Arana, Varano, Vina, Viano, Lagana, Vaidya, Cabana, Varian

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Where is the Vaiana family from?

You can see how Vaiana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaiana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vaiana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vaiana families living in Texas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vaiana's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Vaiana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaiana 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 Vaiana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vaiana. 34% of Vaiana men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Vaiana women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vaiana were Salesman and Operator.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Vaiana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Vaiana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaiana 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Vaiana. 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 115 military records available for the last name Vaiana. For the veterans among your Vaiana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaiana lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Vaiana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vaiana in 1965 was 86, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaiana 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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