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Vazguez Family History

Vazguez Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Vázquez (see Vazquez).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vazguez family from?

You can see how Vazguez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vazguez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vazguez families living in California. This was about 5% of all the recorded Vazguez's in USA. California had the highest population of Vazguez families in 1920.
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What did your Vazguez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Sirvienta were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vazguez. 19% of Vazguez men worked as a Labrador and 25% of Vazguez women worked as a Sirvienta. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vazguez were Labrador and Stenographer.

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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

  • Labrador
    19%
  • Jornalero
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Labrador
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sirvienta
    25%
  • Domestico
    13%
  • Costurera
    13%
  • Stenographer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Vazguez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vazguez 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Vazguez. 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 345 military records available for the last name Vazguez. For the veterans among your Vazguez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vazguez lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Vazguez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Vazguez in 1975 was 82, and 56 in 1999.

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