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Vamose Family History

Vamose 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: Vamos, Amos, Larose, Mose, Vause, Ramos, Amore, Lamore, Marose, Vose

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Where is the Vamose family from?

You can see how Vamose families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vamose family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vamose families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vamose's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vamose families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vamose 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 39 census records available for the last name Vamose. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vamose 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Vamose. 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 6 military records available for the last name Vamose. For the veterans among your Vamose ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vamose lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Vamose life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vamose in 1975 was 69, and 78 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vamose 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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