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Vanka Family History

Vanka 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: Lanka, Manka, Banka, Janka, Hanka, Vana, Bank, Laska, Rana, Rank

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Where is the Vanka family from?

You can see how Vanka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vanka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vanka families living in Alaska. This was about 36% of all the recorded Vanka's in USA. Alaska had the highest population of Vanka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanka 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 171 census records available for the last name Vanka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanka 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Vanka. 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 11 military records available for the last name Vanka. For the veterans among your Vanka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Vanka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vanka in 1963 was 73, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanka 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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