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Vacka Family History

Vacka 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: Jacka, Vaca, Vacca, Vacha, Back, Laska, Sack, Vara, Pack, Vajda

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Where is the Vacka family from?

You can see how Vacka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vacka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vacka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vacka family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vacka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vacka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vacka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Vacka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vacka 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Vacka. 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 53 military records available for the last name Vacka. For the veterans among your Vacka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vacka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Vacka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vacka in 1969 was 90, and 91 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vacka 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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