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Vaiz Family History

Vaiz 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: Vail, Vaz, Baiz, Paiz, Saiz, Hain, Bain, Cai, Main, Kai

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Where is the Vaiz family from?

You can see how Vaiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaiz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaiz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Vaiz families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaiz's in USA. California had the highest population of Vaiz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaiz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vaiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vaiz. 100% of Vaiz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Vaiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaiz 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Vaiz. 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 8 military records available for the last name Vaiz. For the veterans among your Vaiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaiz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Vaiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vaiz in 1968 was 70, and 70 in 2004.

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