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Vaneyk Family History

Vaneyk 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: Vanek, Haney, Panek, Vacek, Danek, Van Eck, Varney, Baney, Van Wyk

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Where is the Vaneyk family from?

You can see how Vaneyk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vaneyk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Vaneyk families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Vaneyk's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Vaneyk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vaneyk 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 Vaneyk ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Vaneyk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 411 census records available for the last name Vaneyk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vaneyk 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Vaneyk. 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 Vaneyk. For the veterans among your Vaneyk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vaneyk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Vaneyk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Vaneyk in 1964 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vaneyk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vaneyk 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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