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Yanicek Family History

Yanicek 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: Vanicek, Yanick, Janicek, Konicek, Janecek, Yanik, Janacek, Vanecek

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Where is the Yanicek family from?

You can see how Yanicek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yanicek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yanicek families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Yanicek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yanicek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yanicek 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 16 census records available for the last name Yanicek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yanicek 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Yanicek. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yanicek. For the veterans among your Yanicek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yanicek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Yanicek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Yanicek in 1972 was 78, and 86 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yanicek 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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