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Vanek Family History

Vanek Surname Meaning

Czech (Vaněk) and Slovak (also Vaněk): from a pet form of the personal name Václav (see Vaclav).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vanek family from?

You can see how Vanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanek family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Vanek family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanek's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Vanek families in 1901.
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What did your Vanek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Vanek. 100% of Vanek women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Vanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanek 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Vanek. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Vanek. For the veterans among your Vanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanek lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Vanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vanek in 1945 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanek 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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