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Vasilenko Family History

Vasilenko Name Meaning

Ukrainian (standard transliteration Vasylenko): patronymic from the personal name Vasyl (see Vasil ) formed with the diminutive suffix -enko.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Vasile, Sienko, Vasicek, Valko, Valerio, Nascimento, Vasil, Vasko

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Where is the Vasilenko family from?

You can see how Vasilenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasilenko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vasilenko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vasilenko families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vasilenko's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vasilenko families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Vasilenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasilenko 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Vasilenko. 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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There are 63 military records available for the last name Vasilenko. For the veterans among your Vasilenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasilenko lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Vasilenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Vasilenko in 1958 was 38, and 82 in 2004.

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