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Ivanik Family History

Ivanik 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: Ivan, Banik, Lanik, Irani, Yanik, Pivarnik, Panik, Janik, Ivanov

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Where is the Ivanik family from?

You can see how Ivanik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ivanik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ivanik families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ivanik's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Ivanik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ivanik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ivanik ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Ivanik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ivanik 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Ivanik. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ivanik. For the veterans among your Ivanik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ivanik lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2002, in the United States, Ivanik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ivanik in 1948 was 57, and 91 in 2002.

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