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Vasti Family History

Vasti 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: Asti, Vasta, Last, Vas, Marti, Vasco, Mast, Ast, Vass, Gast

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Where is the Vasti family from?

You can see how Vasti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vasti families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vasti's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Vasti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vasti 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 Vasti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vasti. 42% of Vasti men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    42%
  • Bartender
    25%
  • Mason
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Vasti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Vasti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasti 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Vasti. 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 93 military records available for the last name Vasti. For the veterans among your Vasti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasti lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vasti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vasti in 1964 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vasti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vasti 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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