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Vavrock Family History

Vavrock 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: Hamrock, Vavrek, Larock, Pavlock, Brock, Rock, Patrick, Haddock

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Where is the Vavrock family from?

You can see how Vavrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vavrock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vavrock family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vavrock's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Vavrock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vavrock 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 Vavrock ancestors do for a living?

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

What Vavrock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Vavrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vavrock 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Vavrock. 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 20 military records available for the last name Vavrock. For the veterans among your Vavrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vavrock lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Vavrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Vavrock in 1966 was 68, and 84 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vavrock 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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