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Nanek Family History

Nanek Name 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: Panek, Danek, Hanek, Wanek, Vanek, Nanez, Janek, Yanek, Cane, Bank

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Where is the Nanek family from?

You can see how Nanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nanek family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nanek families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nanek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nanek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nanek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nanek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nanek. 100% of Nanek men 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Nanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nanek 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Nanek. 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 21 military records available for the last name Nanek. For the veterans among your Nanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nanek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Nanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Nanek in 1962 was 65, and 80 in 1995.

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