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Vaes Family History

Vaes 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, Vales, Maes, Paes, Vars, Vanes, Raes, Hayes, Ras

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Where is the Vaes family from?

You can see how Vaes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Vaes families living in Wisconsin. This was about 70% of all the recorded Vaes's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vaes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 447 census records available for the last name Vaes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaes 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Vaes. 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 12 military records available for the last name Vaes. For the veterans among your Vaes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Vaes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Vaes in 1963 was 82, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaes 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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