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Tynek Family History

Tynek 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: Tyne, Hynek, Tynes, Tyner, Turek, Tone, Panek, Mynes, Tyrer, Danek

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Where is the Tynek family from?

You can see how Tynek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tynek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tynek family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Tynek's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Tynek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tynek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tynek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tynek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Tynek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tynek 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tynek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tynek. For the veterans among your Tynek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tynek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Tynek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tynek in 1971 was 64, and 87 in 1987.

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