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Vada Family History

Vada 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: Sada, Rada, Vadas, Vara, Vajda, Lada, Wada, Hada, Vida, Dada

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Where is the Vada family from?

You can see how Vada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vada family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Vada families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vada's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vada families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vada. 60% of Vada men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Vada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vada 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Vada. 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 46 military records available for the last name Vada. For the veterans among your Vada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vada lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Vada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vada in 1959 was 62, and 63 in 2000.

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