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Vakas Family History

Vakas 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: Vadas, Bakas, Varas, Karas, Maras, Vara, Faas, Vilas, Kakos, Sakai

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Where is the Vakas family from?

You can see how Vakas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vakas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vakas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vakas families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Vakas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vakas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vakas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vakas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vakas. 100% of Vakas women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Vakas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Vakas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vakas 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Vakas. 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 21 military records available for the last name Vakas. For the veterans among your Vakas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vakas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Vakas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Vakas in 1958 was 44, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vakas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vakas 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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