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Vax Family History

Vax 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: Max, Vas, Lax, Van, Dax, Wax, Tax, Yax, Pax, Sax

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Where is the Vax family from?

You can see how Vax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vax family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vax family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vax's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Vax families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vax 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 Vax ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vax. 100% of Vax women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Vax family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Vax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vax 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Vax. 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 20 military records available for the last name Vax. For the veterans among your Vax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vax lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vax in 1964 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vax

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vax 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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