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Vaias Family History

Vaias 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, Varas, Vails, Karas, Elias, Maras, Vara, Faas, Vilas, Vas

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Where is the Vaias family from?

You can see how Vaias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaias family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vaias family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaias's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vaias families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaias 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 29 census records available for the last name Vaias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaias 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Vaias. 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 18 military records available for the last name Vaias. For the veterans among your Vaias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaias lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1996, in the United States, Vaias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vaias in 1992 was 88, and 60 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaias 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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