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Vavas Family History

Vavas 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: Vadas, Navas, Havas, Savas, Varas, Vivas, Karas, Maras, Vara, Faas

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Where is the Vavas family from?

You can see how Vavas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vavas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vavas family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Vavas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Vavas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vavas 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 55 census records available for the last name Vavas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vavas 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Vavas. 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 15 military records available for the last name Vavas. For the veterans among your Vavas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vavas lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Vavas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vavas in 1952 was 42, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vavas 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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