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Symanek Family History

Symanek 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: Simanek, Tomanek, Stanek, Simunek, Romanek, Symanski, Shimanek, Yanek

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Where is the Symanek family from?

You can see how Symanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symanek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Symanek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Symanek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Symanek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Symanek 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 Symanek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Symanek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Symanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symanek 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Symanek. 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 29 military records available for the last name Symanek. For the veterans among your Symanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symanek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Symanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Symanek in 1974 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Symanek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Symanek 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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