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Vaks Family History

Vaks 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: Vas, Vass, Zaks, Oaks, Saks, Waks, Laks, Vars, Pak, Ras

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Where is the Vaks family from?

You can see how Vaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Vaks families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Vaks families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaks's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Vaks families in 1891.
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What did your Vaks ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cutter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Vaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaks 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Vaks. 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 Vaks. For the veterans among your Vaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaks lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Vaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vaks in 1977 was 72, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaks 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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