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Danilek Family History

Danilek Name 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: Darilek, Daniel, Danek, Dangler, Vanicek, Janicek, Daniele, Danyluk

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Where is the Danilek family from?

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

What did your Danilek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Danilek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Danilek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Danilek 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Danilek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Danilek. For the veterans among your Danilek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Danilek lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Danilek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Danilek in 1976 was 71, and 88 in 1998.

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