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Vaten Family History

Vaten 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: Valen, Vaden, Baten, Vater, Aten, Katen, Cater, Hagen, Gates, Pate

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Where is the Vaten family from?

You can see how Vaten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaten families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Vaten families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vaten's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Vaten families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Vaten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaten 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Vaten. 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 16 military records available for the last name Vaten. For the veterans among your Vaten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaten lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Vaten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vaten in 1966 was 75, and 73 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaten 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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