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Vasta Family History

Vasta Surname Meaning

Italian:: variant of Basta. short form of Savasta.

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


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Where is the Vasta family from?

You can see how Vasta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vasta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Vasta families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vasta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vasta families in 1911.
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What did your Vasta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vasta. 38% of Vasta men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Vasta women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vasta were Printer and 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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Barber
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Printer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    42%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Seamstress
    18%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Vasta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vasta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasta 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Vasta. 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 526 military records available for the last name Vasta. For the veterans among your Vasta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasta lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Vasta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vasta in 1947 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vasta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vasta 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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