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Vlack Family History

Vlack 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: Black, Slack, Vlach, Clack, Plack, Flack, Lack, Back, Clark, Lock

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Where is the Vlack family from?

You can see how Vlack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vlack family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Vlack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Vlack family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vlack's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Vlack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vlack 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 Vlack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vlack. 16% of Vlack men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Vlack women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vlack were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid And Clerk In Store
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%

What Vlack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vlack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vlack 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Vlack. 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 595 military records available for the last name Vlack. For the veterans among your Vlack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vlack lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vlack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vlack in 1964 was 81, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vlack 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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