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Vasek Family History

Vasek Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Vašek): from a pet form of the personal name Václav (see Vaclav).

Slovak: from the personal name Vasek a pet form of Vasil.

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


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Where is the Vasek family from?

You can see how Vasek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vasek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Vasek family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Vasek's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vasek families in 1911.
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What did your Vasek ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vasek. 100% of Vasek men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vasek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasek 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Vasek. 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 412 military records available for the last name Vasek. For the veterans among your Vasek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasek lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Vasek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vasek in 1944 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vasek 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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