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Ivnik Family History

Ivnik 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: Konik, Vik, Banik, Lanik, Niznik, Zitnik, Benik, Yanik, Panik, Janik

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Where is the Ivnik family from?

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

What did your Ivnik ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Ivnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivnik 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ivnik. 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 11 military records available for the last name Ivnik. For the veterans among your Ivnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivnik lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Ivnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Ivnik in 1968 was 71, and 46 in 2000.

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