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Vratny Family History

Vratny 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: Ratay, Krasny, Kratky, Vrana, Cratty, Frank, Brand, Gray, Ray, Rana

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Where is the Vratny family from?

You can see how Vratny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vratny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vratny families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vratny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vratny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vratny 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 Vratny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vratny. 50% of Vratny men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Vratny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Vratny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vratny 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Vratny. 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 33 military records available for the last name Vratny. For the veterans among your Vratny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vratny lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vratny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vratny in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vratny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vratny 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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