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Veselik Family History

Veselik 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: Veselka, Vesely, Vesel, Gesell, Lesnik, Leslie, Svetlik, Venezia

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Where is the Veselik family from?

You can see how Veselik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Veselik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Veselik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Veselik families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Veselik's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Veselik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Veselik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Veselik ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Veselik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Veselik 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Veselik. 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 143 military records available for the last name Veselik. For the veterans among your Veselik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Veselik lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Veselik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Veselik in 1957 was 25, and 87 in 2003.

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