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Evanik Family History

Evanik Surname 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: Banik, Lanik, Evan, Yanik, Evink, Panik, Evans, Janik, Vanek, Evanko

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Where is the Evanik family from?

You can see how Evanik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evanik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Evanik families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Evanik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Evanik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Evanik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Evanik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Evanik. 34% of Evanik men worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Evanik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Evanik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evanik 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Evanik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Evanik. For the veterans among your Evanik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evanik lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Evanik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Evanik in 1953 was 49, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Evanik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evanik ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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