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Vaith Family History

Vaith 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: Raith, Faith, Vath, Haith, Vaeth, Veith, Smith, Vito, Rath, Bath

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Where is the Vaith family from?

You can see how Vaith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaith family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Vaith families living in Minnesota. This was about 55% of all the recorded Vaith's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Vaith families in 1880.
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What did your Vaith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vaith. 28% of Vaith men worked as a Farming and 34% of Vaith women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vaith were Laborer and Waitress. .

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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

  • Farming
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Grocery Clerk
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 732 census records available for the last name Vaith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaith 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Vaith. 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 152 military records available for the last name Vaith. For the veterans among your Vaith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaith lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vaith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vaith in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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