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Vasay Family History

Vasay 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: Vasa, Asay, Vasey, Say, Basa, Vadas, Vara, Vas, Vasco, Casa

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Where is the Vasay family from?

You can see how Vasay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Vasay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Vasay family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vasay's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Vasay families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Vasay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasay 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Vasay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Vasay. For the veterans among your Vasay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Vasay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Vasay in 1962 was 56, and 72 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vasay 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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