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Vays Family History

Vays 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: Vas, Vass, Vayo, Days, Mays, Ways, Hays, Tays, Vars, Kays

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Where is the Vays family from?

You can see how Vays families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vays family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vays families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Vays families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Vays's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vays families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Vays. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vays 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 Vays. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vays. For the veterans among your Vays ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vays lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vays life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vays in 1961 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vays 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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