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Wanyek Family History

Wanyek 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: Wanek, Wander, Panek, Danek, Wanner, Wank, Walek, Wanger, Wanzer

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Where is the Wanyek family from?

You can see how Wanyek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanyek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanyek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wanyek families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanyek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wanyek families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Wanyek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanyek 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wanyek. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wanyek. For the veterans among your Wanyek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanyek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Wanyek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wanyek in 1971 was 68, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanyek 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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