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Vamis Family History

Vamis 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: Valis, Vamos, Samis, Amis, James, Amin, Vadas, Paris, Amos, Danis

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Where is the Vamis family from?

You can see how Vamis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vamis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vamis families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Vamis family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vamis's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Vamis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Vamis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vamis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Vamis. 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 69 military records available for the last name Vamis. For the veterans among your Vamis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vamis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Vamis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vamis in 1972 was 79, and 66 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vamis 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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