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Vodek Family History

Vodek 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: Volek, Godek, Bodek, Voytek, Rode, Boden, Rodes, Roder, Oder, Bobek

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Where is the Vodek family from?

You can see how Vodek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vodek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Vodek family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vodek's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Vodek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vodek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vodek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Vodek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vodek 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Vodek. 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 6 military records available for the last name Vodek. For the veterans among your Vodek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vodek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Vodek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vodek in 1969 was 49, and 74 in 2002.

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