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Vlahos Family History

Vlahos Surname Meaning

Greek: variant of Vlachos an ethnic name for an Aromanian or Vlach or a nickname for a highlander.

It is also a shortened form of compound surnames beginning with Vlah- for example Vlahakis and Vlahogiannis (see Vlachos).

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


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Where is the Vlahos family from?

You can see how Vlahos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vlahos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Vlahos families living in California. This was about 19% of all the recorded Vlahos's in USA. California had the highest population of Vlahos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vlahos 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 Vlahos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vlahos. 18% of Vlahos men worked as a Proprietor and 17% of Vlahos women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vlahos were Cook and Clerk.

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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

  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Chef
    8%
  • Cook
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vlahos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vlahos 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vlahos. 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 897 military records available for the last name Vlahos. For the veterans among your Vlahos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vlahos lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Vlahos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vlahos in 1953 was 29, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vlahos 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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