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Wanechek Family History

Wanechek 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: Janecek, Vanecek, Janeczek, Fancher, Hanchey, Palecek, Wascher

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Where is the Wanechek family from?

You can see how Wanechek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanechek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wanechek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanechek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wanechek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanechek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wanechek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Wanechek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanechek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wanechek. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wanechek. For the veterans among your Wanechek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanechek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Wanechek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wanechek in 1971 was 78, and 86 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanechek 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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