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Violek Family History

Violek 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: Volek, Ciolek, Violet, Volk, Viola, Kolek, Molek, Wolek, Bolek, Rolek

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Where is the Violek family from?

You can see how Violek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Violek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Violek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Violek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Violek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Violek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Violek 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Violek. 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 2 military records available for the last name Violek. For the veterans among your Violek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Violek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1983, in the United States, Violek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Violek in 1963 was 75, and 92 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Violek 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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