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Wanichek Family History

Wanichek 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: Vanicek, Janicek, Fancher, Hanchey, Wascher, Raiche, Swanick, Waithe

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Where is the Wanichek family from?

You can see how Wanichek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanichek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wanichek families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanichek's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Wanichek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanichek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Wanichek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanichek 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Wanichek. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wanichek. For the veterans among your Wanichek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanichek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Wanichek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wanichek in 1970 was 66, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanichek 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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