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Vu Family History

Vu Name Meaning

Vietnamese (): from the Chinese surname 武 see Wu Vietnamese: from the Chinese surname 巫 see Wu Chinese: alternative Cantonese form of the surname 鄔 see Wu 5. Chinese: alternative Cantonese form of the surname 胡 see Hu Southeast Asian (Hmong): variant of Vue .

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


Similar surnames: Su, Vo, Tu, Au, Du, Mu, Vue, Ou, Hue, Ky

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You can see how Vu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Vu families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Vu's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Vu families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vu 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Vu. 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 55 military records available for the last name Vu. For the veterans among your Vu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vu lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Vu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vu in 1977 was 65, and 68 in 2004.

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