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Vashi Family History

Vashi Surname Meaning

Indian (Gujarat): name based on a military or administrative title given by Saurashtra rulers in ancient India.

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


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You can see how Vashi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vashi family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Vashi family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Vashi's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vashi families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Vashi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vashi 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Vashi. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vashi. For the veterans among your Vashi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vashi lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Vashi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vashi in 1980 was 63, and 66 in 2004.

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