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Vasily Family History

Vasily 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: Vasil, Vasile, Basil, Vail, Vesely, Basile, Daily, Wasil, Vassey

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Where is the Vasily family from?

You can see how Vasily families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasily family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vasily families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vasily families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Vasily's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vasily families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vasily surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vasily family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Vasily. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasily 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Vasily. 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 75 military records available for the last name Vasily. For the veterans among your Vasily ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasily lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Vasily life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vasily in 1948 was 34, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vasily 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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