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Vranek Family History

Vranek 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: Franek, Vanek, Frank, Rank, Crank, Panek, Vacek, Kraner, Crane, Danek

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Where is the Vranek family from?

You can see how Vranek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vranek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vranek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Vranek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Vranek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vranek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vranek 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 Vranek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vranek. 38% of Vranek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Vranek women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Vranek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Vranek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vranek 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Vranek. 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 110 military records available for the last name Vranek. For the veterans among your Vranek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vranek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Vranek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Vranek in 1965 was 62, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vranek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vranek 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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