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Vodak Family History

Vodak 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: Hodak, Bodak, Voda, Rodak, Kozak, Boda, Vadas, Oda, Toda, Oak

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Where is the Vodak family from?

You can see how Vodak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vodak family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vodak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vodak family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vodak's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Vodak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vodak 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 Vodak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vodak. 24% of Vodak men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Vodak women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vodak were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Vodak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Vodak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vodak 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Vodak. 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 139 military records available for the last name Vodak. For the veterans among your Vodak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vodak lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vodak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Vodak in 1961 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vodak 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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