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Vassy Family History

Vassy 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: Vass, Vassey, Vasey, Bass, Masse, Wass, Tasso, Vas, Vasco, Massey

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Where is the Vassy family from?

You can see how Vassy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vassy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vassy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Vassy family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vassy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Vassy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Vassy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vassy 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Vassy. 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 68 military records available for the last name Vassy. For the veterans among your Vassy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vassy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Vassy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Vassy in 1966 was 74, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vassy 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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