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Vajk Family History

Vajk 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: Valk, Mark, Pak, Back, Bank, Rank, Hawk, Sack, Vara, Pack

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Vajk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vajk 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 Vajk. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vajk. For the veterans among your Vajk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vajk lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Vajk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vajk in 1969 was 36, and 93 in 2000.

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