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Vachalek Family History

Vachalek 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: Michalek, Machacek, Vacek, Schalk, Valasek, Mchale, Machak, Chalk

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Where is the Vachalek family from?

You can see how Vachalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vachalek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vachalek family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Vachalek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Vachalek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vachalek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Vachalek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Vachalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vachalek 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Vachalek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Vachalek. For the veterans among your Vachalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vachalek lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Vachalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vachalek in 1984 was 80, and 56 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vachalek 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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