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Vaclav Family History

Vaclav Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Václav): from the personal name Václav Old Czech Vęceslav Latinized as Wenceslaus from an Old Slavic name composed of the elements vet'e ‘more greater’ + slav ‘glory’ or ‘famous’ (from slava ‘glory’).

It was borne by a 10th-century duke of Bohemia who fought against a revival of paganism in his territory; after his death he was adopted as patron saint of Bohemia.

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


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You can see how Vaclav families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaclav family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vaclav families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Vaclav families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaclav's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Vaclav families in 1911.
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What did your Vaclav ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vaclav. 34% of Vaclav men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Copper Miner
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Vaclav. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaclav 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Vaclav. 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 93 military records available for the last name Vaclav. For the veterans among your Vaclav ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaclav lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Vaclav life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vaclav in 1966 was 66, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaclav 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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