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Anvik Family History

Anvik 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: Annis, Avis, Vik, Banik, Lanik, Alvin, Lovik, Orvik, Auvil, Sandvik

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Where is the Anvik family from?

You can see how Anvik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anvik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Anvik families living in Montana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Anvik's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Anvik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anvik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Anvik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anvik. 46% of Anvik men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%

What Anvik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Anvik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anvik 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Anvik. 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 11 military records available for the last name Anvik. For the veterans among your Anvik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anvik lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Anvik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Anvik in 1957 was 42, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anvik 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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