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Vauclair Family History

Vauclair 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: Auclair, Laclair, Sinclair, Leclair, Gisclair, Clair, Vaclavik

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Where is the Vauclair family from?

You can see how Vauclair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vauclair family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Vauclair family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Vauclair's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vauclair families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vauclair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vauclair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Vauclair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vauclair 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Vauclair. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vauclair. For the veterans among your Vauclair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vauclair lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Vauclair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vauclair in 1987 was 71, and 97 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vauclair 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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