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Vavages Family History

Vavages 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: Savage, Tavares, Vadas, Ramage, Valdes, Ladage, Aviles, Naves, Navas

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Where is the Vavages family from?

You can see how Vavages families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vavages family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vavages families living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Vavages's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Vavages families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vavages 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 Vavages ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vavages. 55% of Vavages men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    46%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vavages. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vavages 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vavages. 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 27 military records available for the last name Vavages. For the veterans among your Vavages ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vavages lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Vavages life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Vavages in 1968 was 83, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vavages 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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