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Vavrus Family History

Vavrus 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: Mavros, Vavra, Vavrek, Varas, Vargus, Barrus, Vars, Mars, Karas

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Where is the Vavrus family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vavrus. 100% of Vavrus 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Vavrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vavrus 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Vavrus. 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 17 military records available for the last name Vavrus. For the veterans among your Vavrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vavrus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vavrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Vavrus in 1965 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vavrus 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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