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Vowak Family History

Vowak 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: Nowak, Kozak, Oak, Kwak, Volk, Dolak, Dvorak, Polak, Borak, Hodak

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Where is the Vowak family from?

You can see how Vowak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vowak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vowak family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vowak's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Vowak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vowak 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 24 census records available for the last name Vowak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vowak 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Vowak. 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 Vowak. For the veterans among your Vowak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vowak

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