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Vancak Family History

Vancak Surname 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: Vacek, Janca, Zanca, Danca, Vaca, Manak, Manca, Pancake, Vacca, Bacak

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Where is the Vancak family from?

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

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Vancak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Vancak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vancak 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Vancak. 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 8 military records available for the last name Vancak. For the veterans among your Vancak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vancak lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Vancak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Vancak in 1973 was 72, and 82 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vancak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vancak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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