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Vlasich Family History

Vlasich 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: Vlasic, Lasich, Vlach, Flasch, Slavich, Vranich, Laich, Blaich

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Where is the Vlasich family from?

You can see how Vlasich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vlasich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Vlasich families living in California. This was about 23% of all the recorded Vlasich's in USA. California had the highest population of Vlasich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vlasich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vlasich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vlasich. 30% of Vlasich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vlasich women worked as a Housework.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Fireman
    18%
  • Bartender
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Vlasich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Vlasich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vlasich 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Vlasich. 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 179 military records available for the last name Vlasich. For the veterans among your Vlasich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vlasich lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Vlasich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vlasich in 1961 was 48, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vlasich 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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