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Uranek Family History

Uranek 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: Juranek, Urbanek, Franek, Frank, Rank, Crank, Panek, Kraner, Crane

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Where is the Uranek family from?

You can see how Uranek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uranek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Uranek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Uranek family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Uranek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Uranek families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Uranek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uranek 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 Uranek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Uranek. For the veterans among your Uranek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uranek lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1997, in the United States, Uranek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Uranek in 1986 was 79, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uranek 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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