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Istvanek Family History

Istvanek 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: Stanek, Istvan, Starek, Svatek, Stepanek, Strane, Krivanek, Vanek

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Where is the Istvanek family from?

You can see how Istvanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Istvanek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Istvanek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Istvanek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Istvanek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Istvanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Istvanek 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Istvanek. 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 33 military records available for the last name Istvanek. For the veterans among your Istvanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Istvanek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Istvanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Istvanek in 1964 was 81, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Istvanek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Istvanek 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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