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Yanecek Family History

Yanecek 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: Janecek, Vanecek, Palecek, Janacek, Vanicek, Yancey, Yanick, Janicek

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Where is the Yanecek family from?

You can see how Yanecek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanecek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yanecek families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yanecek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yanecek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanecek 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 123 census records available for the last name Yanecek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanecek 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Yanecek. 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 36 military records available for the last name Yanecek. For the veterans among your Yanecek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanecek lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2001, in the United States, Yanecek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yanecek in 1941 was 44, and 87 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanecek 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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