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Vakula Family History

Vakula Name 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: Pakula, Bakula, Varela, Sekula, Padula, Hakala, Kula, Valla, Matula

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Where is the Vakula family from?

You can see how Vakula families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vakula family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vakula family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vakula's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Vakula families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vakula surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vakula ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Vakula ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Vakula. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vakula 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Vakula. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 119 military records available for the last name Vakula. For the veterans among your Vakula ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vakula lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Vakula life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vakula in 1965 was 82, and 87 in 2002.

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