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Vag Family History

Vag 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: Vas, Van, Vang, Vig, Tag, Vaz, Vago, Vap, Wang, Yang

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Where is the Vag family from?

You can see how Vag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vag family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vag families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Vag family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Vag's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Vag families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vag. 100% of Vag 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Vag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vag 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Vag. 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 Vag. For the veterans among your Vag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vag lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Vag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Vag in 1974 was 82, and 81 in 2002.

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