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Vaien Family History

Vaien 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: Valen, Vaden, Vien, Hain, Bain, Hagen, Main, Cain, Wien, Haren

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Where is the Vaien family from?

You can see how Vaien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vaien family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaien's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Vaien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaien 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 15 census records available for the last name Vaien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaien 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Vaien. 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 1 military records available for the last name Vaien. For the veterans among your Vaien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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