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Vearka Family History

Vearka 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: Vara, Varga, Berka, Sarka, Varma, Veverka, Varda, Verna, Vera, Verga

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Where is the Vearka family from?

You can see how Vearka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vearka family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Vearka families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Vearka's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Vearka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vearka 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 Vearka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Vearka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Vearka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vearka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Vearka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Vearka. For the veterans among your Vearka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vearka lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vearka

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