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Vakoff Family History

Vakoff 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: Koff, Danoff, Skoff, Janoff, Sadoff, Kanoff, Madoff, Ivanoff, Evanoff

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Where is the Vakoff family from?

You can see how Vakoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vakoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vakoff family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vakoff's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Vakoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Vakoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vakoff 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Vakoff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Vakoff. For the veterans among your Vakoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vakoff lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Vakoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vakoff in 1977 was 65, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vakoff 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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