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Vao Family History

Vao 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: Bao, Cao, Mao, Tao, Rao, Vas, Van, Yao, Lao, Vayo

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Where is the Vao family from?

You can see how Vao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vao family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Vao families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Vao's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Vao families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vao 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 119 census records available for the last name Vao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vao 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Vao. 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 33 military records available for the last name Vao. For the veterans among your Vao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vao lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Vao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Vao in 1973 was 66, and 49 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vao 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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