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Vaulk Family History

Vaulk 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, Paulk, Caulk, Faulk, Haulk, Paul, Saul, Gault, Kaul, Valko

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Where is the Vaulk family from?

You can see how Vaulk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaulk family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Vaulk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Vaulk families living in Pembrokeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vaulk's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Vaulk families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Vaulk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaulk 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Vaulk. 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 30 military records available for the last name Vaulk. For the veterans among your Vaulk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaulk lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Vaulk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Vaulk in 1966 was 69, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaulk 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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