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Vakiner Family History

Vakiner 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: Makinen, Wainer, Lakner, Mariner, Kaminer, Viner, Mainer, Kiner

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Where is the Vakiner family from?

You can see how Vakiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vakiner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vakiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Vakiner families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Vakiner's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Vakiner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vakiner 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 Vakiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vakiner. 50% of Vakiner 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
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

What Vakiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Vakiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vakiner 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Vakiner. 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 15 military records available for the last name Vakiner. For the veterans among your Vakiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vakiner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Vakiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vakiner in 1965 was 67, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vakiner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vakiner 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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