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Jiranek Family History

Jiranek 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: Juranek, Beranek, Jerabek, Franek, Juracek, Jirak, Baranek, Johanek

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Where is the Jiranek family from?

You can see how Jiranek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiranek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jiranek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Jiranek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jiranek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jiranek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jiranek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jiranek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Theatrical was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jiranek. 100% of Jiranek men worked as a Theatrical.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Theatrical
    100%

What Jiranek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Jiranek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiranek 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Jiranek. 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 156 military records available for the last name Jiranek. For the veterans among your Jiranek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jiranek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Jiranek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jiranek in 1967 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jiranek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jiranek 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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