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Vasto Family History

Vasto 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: Vasco, Vasko, Basto, Casto, Vasta, Easton, Pastor, Vito, Tasso, Last

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Where is the Vasto family from?

You can see how Vasto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vasto families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vasto's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vasto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vasto 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 Vasto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vasto. 36% of Vasto men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    36%
  • Clerk
    36%
  • Barber
    15%
  • Affica Managar
    15%

What Vasto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Vasto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasto 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Vasto. 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 85 military records available for the last name Vasto. For the veterans among your Vasto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasto lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Vasto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Vasto in 1957 was 62, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vasto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vasto 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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