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Vamo Family History

Vamo 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: Vayo, Ramo, Mamo, Vano, Amo, Vamos, Vago, Ham, Bao, Ram

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Where is the Vamo family from?

You can see how Vamo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vamo family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vamo families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vamo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vamo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vamo 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 37 census records available for the last name Vamo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vamo 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 Vamo. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vamo. For the veterans among your Vamo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vamo lifespan?

Average Vamo life expectancy in 1964 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vamo 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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