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Evanek Family History

Evanek 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: Vanek, Devaney, Panek, Vacek, Danek, Beranek, Svatek, Evan, Franek

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Where is the Evanek family from?

You can see how Evanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Evanek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Evanek family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Evanek's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Evanek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Evanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Evanek 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Evanek. 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 87 military records available for the last name Evanek. For the veterans among your Evanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Evanek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Evanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Evanek in 1967 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Evanek 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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