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Vlaun Family History

Vlaun 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: Laun, Lau, Vlach, Braun, Blau, Blain, Olan, Claus, Van, Laur

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Where is the Vlaun family from?

You can see how Vlaun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vlaun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vlaun families living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Vlaun's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Vlaun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vlaun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vlaun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Frieght Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vlaun. 25% of Vlaun men worked as a Frieght Man. .

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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

  • Frieght Man
    25%
  • Elevator Operator
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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What Vlaun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Vlaun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vlaun 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Vlaun. 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 153 military records available for the last name Vlaun. For the veterans among your Vlaun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vlaun lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Vlaun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Vlaun in 1961 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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