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Vaila Family History

Vaila 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: Vila, Valla, Vail, Vala, Vails, Vaile, Vaill, Sala, Taira, Villa

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Where is the Vaila family from?

You can see how Vaila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vaila family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vaila's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Vaila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vaila ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Vaila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaila 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Vaila. 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 2 military records available for the last name Vaila. For the veterans among your Vaila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaila lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2002, in the United States, Vaila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vaila in 1997 was 47, and 88 in 2002.

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