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Vagasky Family History

Vagasky 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: Vadas, Barsky, Lansky, Valasek, Damask, Vargas, Lasky, Vasko, Pataky

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Where is the Vagasky family from?

You can see how Vagasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vagasky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vagasky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vagasky families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Vagasky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Vagasky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vagasky 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 Vagasky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vagasky. 67% of Vagasky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vagasky women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Vagasky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Vagasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vagasky 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Vagasky. 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 106 military records available for the last name Vagasky. For the veterans among your Vagasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vagasky lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vagasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vagasky in 1959 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vagasky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vagasky 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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