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Vaksman Family History

Vaksman 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: Vaysman, Hassman, Asman, Bassman, Kassman, Marsman, Wakeman, Ausman

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Where is the Vaksman family from?

You can see how Vaksman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaksman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vaksman families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Vaksman family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaksman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Vaksman families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Vaksman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaksman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Vaksman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vaksman. For the veterans among your Vaksman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaksman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Vaksman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vaksman in 1962 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaksman 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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