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Vadis Family History

Vadis 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, Valis, Kadis, Paris, Danis, Vas, Ades, Valdes, Rais, Manis

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Where is the Vadis family from?

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

What did your Vadis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vadis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Vadis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vadis 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Vadis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Vadis. For the veterans among your Vadis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vadis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Vadis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vadis in 1965 was 80, and 83 in 1999.

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