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Yanek Family History

Yanek Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech and Polish Janek.

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


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Where is the Yanek family from?

You can see how Yanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Yanek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Yanek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yanek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanek 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 Yanek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yanek. 36% of Yanek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yanek women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Loader
    22%
  • Labor
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Yanek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Yanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanek 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Yanek. 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 224 military records available for the last name Yanek. For the veterans among your Yanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanek lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Yanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yanek in 1943 was 24, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanek 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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