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Vlasak Surname Meaning

Czech (Vlasák): nickname for a man with thick or long hair from Czech vlas ‘hair’ + -ák suffix denoting a human agent.

It may also have been an occupational name for a buyer of hair.

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


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You can see how Vlasak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vlasak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vlasak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Vlasak families living in British Columbia. This was about 88% of all the recorded Vlasak's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Vlasak families in 1911.
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What did your Vlasak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vlasak. 100% of Vlasak 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Vlasak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vlasak 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 700 immigration records available for the last name Vlasak. 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 704 military records available for the last name Vlasak. For the veterans among your Vlasak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vlasak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vlasak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vlasak in 1959 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vlasak 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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