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Safanek Family History

Safanek 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: Safranek, Kahanek, Stanek, Baranek, Safarik, Simanek, Stefanek

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Where is the Safanek family from?

You can see how Safanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Safanek family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Safanek families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Safanek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Safanek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Safanek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Safanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Safanek 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Safanek. 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 2 military records available for the last name Safanek. For the veterans among your Safanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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