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Vidak Family History

Vidak 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: Vida, Vidal, Vidas, Ida, Vadas, Vilar, Vila, Vilas, Iida, Vinal

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Where is the Vidak family from?

You can see how Vidak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vidak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vidak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Vidak families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Vidak's in USA. California had the highest population of Vidak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vidak 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 Vidak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vidak. 45% of Vidak men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Cook
    34%
  • Field Laborer
    23%

What Vidak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Vidak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vidak 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Vidak. 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 75 military records available for the last name Vidak. For the veterans among your Vidak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vidak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Vidak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Vidak in 1956 was 22, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vidak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vidak 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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