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Vathes Family History

Vathes 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: Mathes, Gates, Valdes, Valles, Mather, Anthes, Athens, Rather, Mates

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Vathes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vathes 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Vathes. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Vathes. For the veterans among your Vathes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vathes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Vathes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Vathes in 1957 was 64, and 42 in 1999.

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