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Vlasic Name Meaning

Croatian and Serbian (Vlašić); Slovenian (Vlašič): patronymic from the ethnic name Vlah meaning ‘Vlach Wallachian Aromanian’ (see Vlachos ) but in the past also used to denote in Croatia a Serb or a member of Orthodox Church and in Dalmatia (Croatia) and Lower Carniola (Slovenia) a Croatian or Serbian refugee from the Turks (i.e. the Ottoman Empire). Compare Lasich 3 and Croatian and Serbian (Vlašić rarely Vlasić): patronymic from the personal names Vlaho and Vlasije both derived from a name of a Christian saint from Greek Vlasios Latin Blasius . The surnames Vlašić and Vlasić are (very) rare in Serbia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lasich, Vasil, Vasco, Vlad, Lazio, Laskin, Vari, Tomasic, Basic

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You can see how Vlasic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vlasic family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vlasic families living in Illinois. This was about 14% of all the recorded Vlasic's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Vlasic families in 1920.
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What did your Vlasic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vlasic. 80% of Vlasic 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
    80%
  • Tractor Operator
    20%
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There are 645 census records available for the last name Vlasic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vlasic 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 788 immigration records available for the last name Vlasic. 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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There are 289 military records available for the last name Vlasic. For the veterans among your Vlasic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vlasic lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Vlasic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vlasic in 1962 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

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