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Iwanik Family History

Iwanik 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: Iwai, Banik, Wasik, Lanik, Wank, Iwanicki, Swanick, Iwanski, Irani

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Where is the Iwanik family from?

You can see how Iwanik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iwanik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Iwanik family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Iwanik's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Iwanik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iwanik 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 78 census records available for the last name Iwanik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwanik 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Iwanik. 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 8 military records available for the last name Iwanik. For the veterans among your Iwanik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwanik lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Iwanik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Iwanik in 1964 was 45, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iwanik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iwanik 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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