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Vyhnalek Family History

Vyhnalek 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: Chwalek, Mihalek, Valek, Vonasek, Halek, Hale, Vitale, Whaley, Vinal

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Where is the Vyhnalek family from?

You can see how Vyhnalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vyhnalek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Vyhnalek families living in Illinois. This was about 69% of all the recorded Vyhnalek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vyhnalek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vyhnalek 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 Vyhnalek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vyhnalek. 75% of Vyhnalek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vyhnalek women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Vyhnalek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Vyhnalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vyhnalek 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Vyhnalek. 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 25 military records available for the last name Vyhnalek. For the veterans among your Vyhnalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vyhnalek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Vyhnalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Vyhnalek in 1959 was 44, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vyhnalek 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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