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Vattes Family History

Vattes 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: Mattes, Vatter, Gates, Matte, Valdes, Valles, Latter, Matters, Mates

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Where is the Vattes family from?

You can see how Vattes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vattes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Vattes families living in Massachusetts. This was about 24% of all the recorded Vattes's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Vattes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vattes 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 Vattes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vattes. 100% of Vattes men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Vattes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Vattes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vattes 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Vattes. 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 157 military records available for the last name Vattes. For the veterans among your Vattes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vattes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Vattes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vattes in 1966 was 66, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vattes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vattes 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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