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Vasher Family History

Vasher 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: Washer, Asher, Lasher, Dasher, Vasser, Hasher, Casher, Basher, Fisher

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Where is the Vasher family from?

You can see how Vasher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vasher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Vasher families living in Cornwall. This was about 58% of all the recorded Vasher's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Vasher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vasher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vasher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vasher. 50% of Vasher women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Vasher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vasher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasher 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Vasher. 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 180 military records available for the last name Vasher. For the veterans among your Vasher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasher lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Vasher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Vasher in 1956 was 31, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vasher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vasher 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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