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Vavases Family History

Vavases 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: Valasek, Tavares, Vadas, Savage, Valdes, Vass, Aviles, Naves, Navas

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What did your Vavases ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vavases. 100% of Vavases men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Vavases. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vavases 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 Vavases. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Vavases. For the veterans among your Vavases ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vavases lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Vavases life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Vavases in 1976 was 89, and 67 in 1990.

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