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Vahue Family History

Vahue 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: Lahue, Vahle, Vause, Vale, Valle, Kahre, Aue, Mahle, Lague, Vahl

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Where is the Vahue family from?

You can see how Vahue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vahue family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vahue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Vahue family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vahue's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vahue families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vahue 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 Vahue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vahue. 34% of Vahue men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Vahue women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Merchant
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Vahue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Vahue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vahue 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Vahue. 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 57 military records available for the last name Vahue. For the veterans among your Vahue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vahue lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Vahue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vahue in 1964 was 91, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vahue 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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