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Vauss Family History

Vauss 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: Vass, Vause, Fauss, Hauss, Mauss, Nauss, Gauss, Bass, Vadas, Wass

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Where is the Vauss family from?

You can see how Vauss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vauss family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vauss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vauss family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Vauss's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Vauss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vauss 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 Vauss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vauss. 100% of Vauss men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vauss women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Vauss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Vauss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vauss 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Vauss. 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 40 military records available for the last name Vauss. For the veterans among your Vauss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vauss lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Vauss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vauss in 1954 was 42, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vauss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vauss 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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