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Vacko Family History

Vacko 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: Valko, Dacko, Jacko, Vasko, Lacko, Macko, Yacko, Vacco, Back, Sack

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Where is the Vacko family from?

You can see how Vacko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vacko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vacko families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Vacko's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Vacko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vacko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vacko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vacko. 34% of Vacko men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

What Vacko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Vacko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vacko 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Vacko. 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 12 military records available for the last name Vacko. For the veterans among your Vacko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vacko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vacko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vacko in 1964 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vacko 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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