This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Vocelka family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Vocelka Family History

Vocelka 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: Veselka, Popelka, Nocella, Kozelka, Vela, Volk, Vanella, Vogel, Belka

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Vocelka family from?

You can see how Vocelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vocelka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Vocelka families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Vocelka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vocelka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vocelka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Vocelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vocelka. 34% of Vocelka men worked as a Salesman.

View Census Data for Vocelka | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Vocelka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Vocelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vocelka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Vocelka

Passenger Lists

There are 67 immigration records available for the last name Vocelka. 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.

View all Vocelka immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 95 military records available for the last name Vocelka. For the veterans among your Vocelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Vocelka military records

You've only scratched the surface of Vocelka family history

Discover More

What is the average Vocelka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Vocelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Vocelka in 1965 was 81, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vocelka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vocelka 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Vocelka family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial