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Vaselenak Family History

Vaselenak 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: Zelenak, Vanella, Varela, Melena, Maslak, Pasternak, Valen, Valente

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Where is the Vaselenak family from?

You can see how Vaselenak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaselenak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Vaselenak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Vaselenak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Vaselenak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Vaselenak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaselenak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vaselenak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vaselenak. 100% of Vaselenak men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Vaselenak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaselenak 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Vaselenak. 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 12 military records available for the last name Vaselenak. For the veterans among your Vaselenak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaselenak lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Vaselenak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vaselenak in 1979 was 85, and 91 in 2003.

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