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Vaster Family History

Vaster 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: Master, Easter, Vester, Paster, Laster, Kaster, Aster, Vater, Caster

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Where is the Vaster family from?

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

What did your Vaster ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Vaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaster 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Vaster. 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 36 military records available for the last name Vaster. For the veterans among your Vaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaster lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Vaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vaster in 1967 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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