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Vastter Family History

Vastter 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: Vatter, Master, Easter, Kastner, Latter, Vester, Paster, Vetter

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Where is the Vastter family from?

You can see how Vastter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vastter family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Vastter families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vastter's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Vastter families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Vastter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vastter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vastter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vastter. For the veterans among your Vastter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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