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Vassos Name Meaning

Greek: from Vasos a pet form of the personal name Vasilis (see Basil ).

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


Similar surnames: Nasso, Vasko, Hasson, Tasso, Masson, Vasco, Cosmos, Esses, Sasson

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Where is the Vassos family from?

You can see how Vassos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vassos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vassos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Vassos families living in Alberta. This was about 58% of all the recorded Vassos's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Vassos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vassos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vassos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vassos. 34% of Vassos 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
    34%
  • Cook
    21%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Waiter
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vassos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vassos 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Vassos. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 159 military records available for the last name Vassos. For the veterans among your Vassos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vassos lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Vassos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vassos in 1952 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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