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Vasa Family History

Vasa Name Meaning

Indian (Gujarat): Vania and Jain name of unexplained etymology. Czech (Váša): from a short form of the personal name Václav (see Vaclav ). Albanian: from the personal name Vasë (definite form Vasa) a short form of Vasil .

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


Similar surnames: Vala, Kara, Asa, Casa, Saha, Das, Lala, Kasa, Jasa, Vas

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Where is the Vasa family from?

You can see how Vasa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vasa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vasa family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vasa's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Vasa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vasa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vasa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vasa. 29% of Vasa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vasa women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    29%
  • Electrician
    15%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vasa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasa 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Vasa. 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 240 military records available for the last name Vasa. For the veterans among your Vasa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vasa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Vasa in 1963 was 88, and 76 in 2004.

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