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Vassileff Family History

Vassileff 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, Vassell, Vasiliou, Bailiff, Lassiter, Vassallo

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Where is the Vassileff family from?

You can see how Vassileff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vassileff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vassileff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vassileff families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vassileff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vassileff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vassileff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Vassileff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vassileff 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Vassileff. 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 20 military records available for the last name Vassileff. For the veterans among your Vassileff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vassileff lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Vassileff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vassileff in 1972 was 90, and 72 in 1995.

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