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Vukelja Family History

Vukelja 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: Vela, Vanella, Varela, Jokela, Kukla, Quella, Veselka, Dukelow

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Where is the Vukelja family from?

You can see how Vukelja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vukelja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vukelja family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vukelja's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vukelja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vukelja 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 Vukelja ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vukelja. 78% of Vukelja 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
    78%
  • Laborer Open Hearth
    23%

What Vukelja family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Vukelja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vukelja 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Vukelja. 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 59 military records available for the last name Vukelja. For the veterans among your Vukelja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vukelja lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Vukelja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vukelja in 1964 was 69, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vukelja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vukelja 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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