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Vacks Family History

Vacks 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: Sacks, Backs, Vicks, Macks, Lacks, Jacks, Zacks, Back, Vadas, Sachs

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Where is the Vacks family from?

You can see how Vacks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vacks family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vacks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Vacks families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Vacks's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Vacks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vacks 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 Vacks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vacks 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Vacks. 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 6 military records available for the last name Vacks. For the veterans among your Vacks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vacks lifespan?

Average Vacks life expectancy in 1999 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vacks 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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