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Wanicek Family History

Wanicek 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: Vanicek, Janicek, Swanick, Konicek, Janecek, Janacek, Vanecek, Janice

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Where is the Wanicek family from?

You can see how Wanicek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanicek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanicek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wanicek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanicek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wanicek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanicek 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 81 census records available for the last name Wanicek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanicek 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Wanicek. 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 68 military records available for the last name Wanicek. For the veterans among your Wanicek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanicek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Wanicek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wanicek in 1965 was 69, and 97 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanicek 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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