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Vazey Family History

Vazey 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: Mazey, Veazey, Vahey, Dazey, Razey, Vasey, Carey, Maze, Paley, Varley

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Where is the Vazey family from?

You can see how Vazey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vazey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vazey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Vazey families living in Berkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Vazey's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Vazey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vazey 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 Vazey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vazey. 100% of Vazey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Vazey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vazey 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Vazey. 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 59 military records available for the last name Vazey. For the veterans among your Vazey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vazey

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