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Krivanek Family History

Krivanek Name Meaning

Czech (Křivánek): nickname for a cheerful or singing person from Czech (s)křivánek ‘skylark’.

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


Similar surnames: Skrivanek, Krizan, Kulhanek, Kristek, Krank, Vanek, Hrivnak, Korinek

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Where is the Krivanek family from?

You can see how Krivanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krivanek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Krivanek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Krivanek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Krivanek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Krivanek families in 1880.
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What did your Krivanek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krivanek. 34% of Krivanek men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Krivanek women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krivanek were Coal Miner and Packer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Coal Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Packer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Krivanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krivanek 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Krivanek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 488 military records available for the last name Krivanek. For the veterans among your Krivanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krivanek lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Krivanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Krivanek in 1950 was 55, and 77 in 2003.

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