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Vaeth Family History

Vaeth Surname Meaning

South German (Väth): variant of Vogt. Compare Vath.

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


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Where is the Vaeth family from?

You can see how Vaeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaeth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Vaeth families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaeth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vaeth families in 1911.
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What did your Vaeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vaeth. 20% of Vaeth men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Vaeth women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vaeth were Printer and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Printer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Salesgirl
    25%

What Vaeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vaeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaeth 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Vaeth. 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 478 military records available for the last name Vaeth. For the veterans among your Vaeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaeth lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Vaeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vaeth in 1957 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaeth 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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