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Vastano Family History

Vastano Surname Meaning

Italian:: probably a habitational name for someone from Vasto in Chieti province. alternatively from a short form of Savastano.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vastano family from?

You can see how Vastano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vastano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Vastano families living in New Jersey. This was about 21% of all the recorded Vastano's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vastano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vastano 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 Vastano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Tailor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vastano. 44% of Vastano men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Vastano women worked as a Tailor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vastano were Tailor and Operator.

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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
    44%
  • Corporal
    14%
  • Longshoreman
    14%
  • Tailor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Vastano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Vastano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vastano 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Vastano. 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 114 military records available for the last name Vastano. For the veterans among your Vastano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vastano lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vastano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vastano in 1961 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vastano 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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