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Cwanek Family History

Cwanek 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: Wanek, Cane, Crank, Panek, Capek, Crane, Danek, Wank, Walek, Chaney

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Where is the Cwanek family from?

You can see how Cwanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cwanek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cwanek families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Cwanek's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Cwanek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cwanek 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 101 census records available for the last name Cwanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cwanek 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Cwanek. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cwanek. For the veterans among your Cwanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cwanek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Cwanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cwanek in 1974 was 92, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cwanek 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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