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Vrabec Family History

Vrabec Surname Meaning

Czech Slovak Croatian and Slovenian:

nickname from Czech Slovak Slovenian and dialectal Croatian vrabec ‘sparrow’

probably denoting a diminutive or chirpy individual.

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


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Where is the Vrabec family from?

You can see how Vrabec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vrabec family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vrabec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Vrabec families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Vrabec's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Vrabec families in 1911.
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What did your Vrabec ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Screw Mach Op
    50%

What Vrabec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Vrabec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vrabec 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Vrabec. 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 143 military records available for the last name Vrabec. For the veterans among your Vrabec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vrabec lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vrabec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vrabec in 1965 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vrabec 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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