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Wunek Family History

Wunek 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: Wujek, Wanek, Wnek, Junek, Turek, Wenk, Panek, Munk, Bucek, June

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Where is the Wunek family from?

You can see how Wunek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wunek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wunek family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wunek's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Wunek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Wunek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wunek 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wunek. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wunek. For the veterans among your Wunek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wunek lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Wunek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wunek in 1979 was 64, and 31 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wunek 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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