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Canek Family History

Canek 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: Cane, Panek, Capek, Danek, Canez, Hanek, Wanek, Vanek, Janek, Yanek

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Where is the Canek family from?

You can see how Canek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Canek families living in Oklahoma. This was about 50% of all the recorded Canek's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Canek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canek 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Canek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Canek. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Canek. For the veterans among your Canek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1971, in the United States, Canek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Canek in 1963 was 77, and 46 in 1971.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Canek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canek 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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