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Vasques Family History

Vasques Surname Meaning

Portuguese: patronymic from the personal name Vasco.

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


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Where is the Vasques family from?

You can see how Vasques families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasques family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vasques families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Vasques families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vasques's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vasques families in 1911.
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What did your Vasques ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vasques. 49% of Vasques men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Vasques women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vasques were New Worker and Cannery.

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Cannery
    12%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Vasques. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasques 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Vasques. 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 853 military records available for the last name Vasques. For the veterans among your Vasques ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasques lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Vasques life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Vasques in 1957 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

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