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Vatt Family History

Vatt 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: Batt, Hatt, Catt, Gatt, Katt, Vath, Matt, Natt, Latt, Evatt

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Where is the Vatt family from?

You can see how Vatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Vatt families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vatt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Vatt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Vatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vatt 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Vatt. 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 18 military records available for the last name Vatt. For the veterans among your Vatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vatt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Vatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vatt in 1966 was 78, and 92 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vatt 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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