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Vilk Family History

Vilk 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: Vila, Volk, Wilk, Silk, Milk, Vik, Vlk, Vick, Valk, Virk

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Where is the Vilk family from?

You can see how Vilk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vilk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vilk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Vilk families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Vilk's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vilk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vilk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vilk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vilk. 36% of Vilk men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Vilk women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vilk were Butcher and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Butcher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Vilk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vilk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vilk 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Vilk. 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 180 military records available for the last name Vilk. For the veterans among your Vilk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vilk lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Vilk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vilk in 1952 was 37, and 88 in 2004.

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