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Vaganek Family History

Vaganek 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: Valasek, Kahanek, Baranek, Vanek, Fagan, Agate, Pagan, Panek, Sagan

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Where is the Vaganek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaganek 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 Vaganek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vaganek. 100% of Vaganek men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Vaganek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Vaganek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaganek 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Vaganek. 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 11 military records available for the last name Vaganek. For the veterans among your Vaganek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaganek lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Vaganek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vaganek in 1949 was 65, and 50 in 2003.

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