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Vaas Family History

Vaas Name 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: Vadas, Faas, Vas, Haas, Naas, Vass, Laas, Kaas, Waas, Baas

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Where is the Vaas family from?

You can see how Vaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Vaas families living in West Virginia. This was about 26% of all the recorded Vaas's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Vaas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vaas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vaas. 100% of Vaas men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vaas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaas 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Vaas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 389 military records available for the last name Vaas. For the veterans among your Vaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Vaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vaas in 1963 was 79, and 77 in 2003.

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