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Vassek Family History

Vassek 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: Vassey, Vasek, Vasser, Vassel, Masse, Hassel, Massey, Vass, Vacek

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Where is the Vassek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vassek 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 Vassek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vassek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Vassek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vassek 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Vassek. 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 8 military records available for the last name Vassek. For the veterans among your Vassek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vassek lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Vassek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vassek in 1980 was 55, and 70 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vassek 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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