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Vassilion Family History

Vassilion 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: Vasiliou, Castillon, Asselin, Vassallo, Basilio, Marsilio, Maslin

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Where is the Vassilion family from?

You can see how Vassilion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vassilion family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vassilion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Vassilion families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Vassilion's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Vassilion families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vassilion 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 Vassilion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vassilion. 50% of Vassilion men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Vassilion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Vassilion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vassilion 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 862 immigration records available for the last name Vassilion. 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 60 military records available for the last name Vassilion. For the veterans among your Vassilion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vassilion lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Vassilion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vassilion in 1968 was 65, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vassilion 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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