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Vranka Family History

Vranka 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: Vrana, Frank, Rana, Rank, Franko, Kraska, Crank, Ranta, Franca, Arana

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Where is the Vranka family from?

You can see how Vranka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vranka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vranka families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vranka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vranka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vranka 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 Vranka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vranka. 50% of Vranka men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Vranka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Vranka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vranka 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Vranka. 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 21 military records available for the last name Vranka. For the veterans among your Vranka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vranka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Vranka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vranka in 1969 was 50, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vranka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vranka 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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