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Vanecek Family History

Vanecek Name Meaning

Czech (Vaněček): from a pet form of Váňa a derivative of the personal name Václav (see Vaclav ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Vanicek, Janecek, Vanek, Vacek, Vasicek, Janicek, Janacek, Pacek

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Where is the Vanecek family from?

You can see how Vanecek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vanecek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vanecek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Vanecek families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vanecek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vanecek families in 1880.
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What did your Vanecek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vanecek. 50% of Vanecek men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Vanecek women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vanecek were Farm Laborer and Waitress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vanecek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vanecek 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Vanecek. 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 296 military records available for the last name Vanecek. For the veterans among your Vanecek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vanecek lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Vanecek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Vanecek in 1950 was 43, and 8 in 2004.

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