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Vakay Family History

Vakay 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: Kay, Vadas, Vara, Sakai, Garay, Nakao, Oakey, Bakas, Gabay, Sakal

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Where is the Vakay family from?

You can see how Vakay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vakay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vakay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Vakay families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vakay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vakay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Vakay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vakay 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Vakay. 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 68 military records available for the last name Vakay. For the veterans among your Vakay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vakay lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Vakay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Vakay in 1970 was 51, and 70 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vakay 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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