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Vasilis Family History

Vasilis 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: Vasil, Valis, Vasiliou, Vasile, Vasilakis, Basilio, Vallis, Vails

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Where is the Vasilis family from?

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

What did your Vasilis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Vasilis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasilis 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Vasilis. 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 25 military records available for the last name Vasilis. For the veterans among your Vasilis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasilis lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Vasilis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vasilis in 1970 was 62, and 67 in 2004.

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