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Fanek Family History

Fanek 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: Panek, Danek, Franek, Fank, Hanek, Wanek, Vanek, Janek, Yanek, Fane

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Where is the Fanek family from?

You can see how Fanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fanek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Fanek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fanek family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Fanek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fanek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fanek 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 Fanek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Shaker
    100%

What Fanek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Fanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fanek 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Fanek. 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 26 military records available for the last name Fanek. For the veterans among your Fanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fanek lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Fanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fanek in 1973 was 62, and 62 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fanek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fanek 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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