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Vonek Family History

Vonek 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: Volek, Vonk, Vanek, Voytek, Hone, Monk, Tone, Bobek, Vine, Panek

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Where is the Vonek family from?

You can see how Vonek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vonek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vonek family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Vonek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Vonek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vonek 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 77 census records available for the last name Vonek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonek 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Vonek. 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 19 military records available for the last name Vonek. For the veterans among your Vonek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1969, in the United States, Vonek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Vonek in 1964 was 79, and 85 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonek 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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