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Vaquero Family History

Vaquero Surname Meaning

Spanish: occupational name from vaquero ‘cowboy’.

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


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You can see how Vaquero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaquero family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaquero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vaquero family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaquero's in USA. California had the highest population of Vaquero families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Vaquero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaquero 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Vaquero. 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 16 military records available for the last name Vaquero. For the veterans among your Vaquero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaquero lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vaquero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vaquero in 1964 was 73, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaquero 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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