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Wynek Family History

Wynek 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: Wanek, Hynek, Wnek, Wyner, Wyne, Wynes, Wenk, Panek, Wayne, Wymer

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Where is the Wynek family from?

You can see how Wynek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wynek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wynek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wynek families living in Nebraska. This was about 88% of all the recorded Wynek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Wynek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wynek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wynek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wynek. 100% of Wynek men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Wynek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wynek 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wynek. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wynek. For the veterans among your Wynek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wynek lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Wynek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wynek in 1985 was 76, and 92 in 1993.

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