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Vlay Family History

Vlay 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: Lay, Slay, Clay, Vlad, Klay, Blay, May, Hay, Kay, Day

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Where is the Vlay family from?

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

What did your Vlay ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Vlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vlay 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Vlay. 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 13 military records available for the last name Vlay. For the veterans among your Vlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vlay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Vlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vlay in 1967 was 76, and 69 in 2001.

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