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Vauten Family History

Vauten 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: Auten, Lauten, Kasten, Garten, Vangen, Vause, Hasten, Auton, Sauter

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Where is the Vauten family from?

You can see how Vauten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vauten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Vauten families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Vauten's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vauten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vauten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Vauten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vauten 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Vauten. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vauten. For the veterans among your Vauten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vauten lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vauten 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vauten

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