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Wanek Family History

Wanek Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Czech Vaněk and Slovak Vanek.

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


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Where is the Wanek family from?

You can see how Wanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Wanek families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wanek families in 1891.
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What did your Wanek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wanek. 28% of Wanek men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Wanek women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wanek were Carpenter and House Work.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Cook
    18%
  • House Work
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanek 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Wanek. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wanek. For the veterans among your Wanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wanek in 1958 was 46, and 84 in 2004.

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