Vanicek Family History

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Vanicek Name Meaning

Czech (Vanícek): from a pet form of the personal name Vána, itself a pet form of Václav (see Vacek).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Vasicek, Vanecek, Janicek, Janecek, Janacek, Vacek, Pavlicek, Vanek

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Vanicek Family Origin

Where is the Vanicek family from?

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You can see how Vanicek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanicek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanicek families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Vanicek families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanicek's in the USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Vanicek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vanicek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Vanicek Family Occupations

What did your Vanicek ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Renter and Shoemaker were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Vanicek. The most common Vanicek occupation in the USA was Renter. 50% of Vanicek's were Renters.

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  • Renter

    50%

  • Shoemaker

    50%

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

Vanicek Historical Records

What Vanicek family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Vanicek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanicek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Vanicek. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Vanicek. For the veterans among your Vanicek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Vanicek Life Expectancy

What is the average Vanicek lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Vanicek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Vanicek in 1949 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vanicek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vanicek 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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