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Vaits Family History

Vaits 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: Vails, Waits, Vagts, Vito, Vadas, Vas, Rais, Vass, Naito, Mains

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Where is the Vaits family from?

You can see how Vaits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaits family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vaits families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Vaits family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaits's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Vaits families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Vaits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaits 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 Vaits. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vaits. For the veterans among your Vaits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaits lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Vaits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Vaits in 1968 was 84, and 80 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaits 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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