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Vilcek Family History

Vilcek 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: Vlcek, Vacek, Vick, Volek, Ficek, Milek, Micek, Vitek, Valek, Bilek

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Where is the Vilcek family from?

You can see how Vilcek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilcek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vilcek families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Vilcek's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Vilcek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilcek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vilcek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Vilcek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilcek 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Vilcek. 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 60 military records available for the last name Vilcek. For the veterans among your Vilcek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilcek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vilcek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vilcek in 1965 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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