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Vassilas Family History

Vassilas 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: Lassila, Vilas, Pasillas, Vasil, Silas, Cassis, Bastidas, Masias

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Where is the Vassilas family from?

You can see how Vassilas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vassilas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vassilas family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vassilas's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Vassilas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vassilas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vassilas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Vassilas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vassilas 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Vassilas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Vassilas. For the veterans among your Vassilas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vassilas lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Vassilas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vassilas in 1976 was 80, and 76 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vassilas 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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