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Veselenak Family History

Veselenak 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: Zelenak, Veselka, Verplank, Melena, Eshleman, Ellena, Debelak, Selak

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Where is the Veselenak family from?

You can see how Veselenak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veselenak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Veselenak families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Veselenak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Veselenak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veselenak 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 Veselenak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Veselenak. 60% of Veselenak men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Veselenak women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Veselenak were Assembler and Stenographer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Assembler
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Veselenak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Veselenak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veselenak 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Veselenak. 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 41 military records available for the last name Veselenak. For the veterans among your Veselenak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veselenak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Veselenak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Veselenak in 1956 was 64, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Veselenak 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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