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Vates Family History

Vates 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: Gates, Mates, Vales, Yates, Cates, Kates, Vater, Tates, Bates, Oates

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Where is the Vates family from?

You can see how Vates families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vates family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vates families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 4 Vates families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vates's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Vates families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vates 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 Vates ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Vates. 100% of Vates men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 82% of Vates women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vates. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vates 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Vates. 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 640 military records available for the last name Vates. For the veterans among your Vates ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vates lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Vates life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vates in 1966 was 72, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vates 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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