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Vasilas Family History

Vasilas 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: Vilas, Pasillas, Vasil, Silas, Masias, Vasile, Vasilakis, Casillas

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Where is the Vasilas family from?

You can see how Vasilas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasilas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vasilas families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vasilas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vasilas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vasilas 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 Vasilas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vasilas. 50% of Vasilas men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Waiter
    50%

What Vasilas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Vasilas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasilas 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Vasilas. 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 39 military records available for the last name Vasilas. For the veterans among your Vasilas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasilas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vasilas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vasilas in 1963 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vasilas 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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