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Vancura Name Meaning

Czech (Vančura): from a derivative of the personal name Václav (see Vaclav ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Vacura, Vancil, Vana, Janca, Vanella, Ventura, Hannula, Jandura

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Where is the Vancura family from?

You can see how Vancura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vancura family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vancura families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Vancura families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vancura's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vancura families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vancura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vancura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vancura. 43% of Vancura men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Vancura women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vancura were Tool Maker and Press Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Tool Maker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Typist
    12%
  • Hat Maker
    12%
  • Press Operator
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Vancura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vancura 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 594 immigration records available for the last name Vancura. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 388 military records available for the last name Vancura. For the veterans among your Vancura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vancura lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vancura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vancura in 1962 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

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