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Vathis Family History

Vathis 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: Mathis, Hatzis, Stathis, Matis, Valois, Valis, Mathias, Anthis, Vath

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Where is the Vathis family from?

You can see how Vathis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vathis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vathis family living in Arkansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vathis's in USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Vathis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vathis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vathis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vathis. 100% of Vathis men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Vathis women worked as a Cashier. .

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Vathis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vathis 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Vathis. 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 123 military records available for the last name Vathis. For the veterans among your Vathis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vathis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vathis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Vathis in 1962 was 85, and 77 in 2004.

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