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Vlna Family History

Vlna 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: Vina, Vena, Vana, Vona, Rana, Villa, Dana, Na, Vila, Vara

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Where is the Vlna family from?

You can see how Vlna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vlna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vlna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Vlna families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Vlna's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Vlna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vlna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vlna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vlna. 25% of Vlna men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Vlna women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vlna were Machinist and Assembler. .

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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
    25%
  • Pattern Making
    25%
  • Helper
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Assembler
    50%
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Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Vlna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vlna 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Vlna. 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 124 military records available for the last name Vlna. For the veterans among your Vlna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vlna lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Vlna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Vlna in 1956 was 47, and 79 in 2003.

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