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Vasileff Family History

Vasileff 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: Vasile, Vasil, Vasiliou, Bailiff, Basile, Vasicek, Vaile, Bailey

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Where is the Vasileff family from?

You can see how Vasileff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasileff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vasileff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Vasileff families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Vasileff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vasileff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vasileff 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 Vasileff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vasileff. 100% of Vasileff men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Vasileff women worked as a Typist.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Vasileff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 367 census records available for the last name Vasileff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasileff 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Vasileff. 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 139 military records available for the last name Vasileff. For the veterans among your Vasileff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasileff lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Vasileff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vasileff in 1961 was 64, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vasileff 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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