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Vancek Family History

Vancek 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: Vacek, Vance, Vanicek, Vanecek, Vanek, Van Ek, Lance, Panek, Vangen

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Where is the Vancek family from?

You can see how Vancek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vancek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vancek families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vancek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Vancek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vancek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vancek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Vancek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vancek 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Vancek. 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 15 military records available for the last name Vancek. For the veterans among your Vancek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vancek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Vancek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Vancek in 1970 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

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