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Vlacich Family History

Vlacich 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: Vlach, Vlasic, Slavich, Lasich, Vranich, Lucich, Laich, Blaich

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Where is the Vlacich family from?

You can see how Vlacich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vlacich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vlacich families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vlacich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vlacich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vlacich 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 Vlacich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vlacich. 60% of Vlacich men worked as a Longshoreman.

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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

  • Longshoreman
    60%
  • Laborer In
    40%

What Vlacich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Vlacich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vlacich 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Vlacich. 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 52 military records available for the last name Vlacich. For the veterans among your Vlacich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vlacich lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Vlacich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vlacich in 1954 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vlacich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vlacich 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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