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Pacek Name Meaning

Polish and Czech; Slovak (also Paček): from a pet form of various personal names beginning with Pa- (see Pac 1 and 2 Pach ).

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


Similar surnames: Panek, Pasek, Vacek, Palek, Jacek, Macek, Wacek, Pac, Lacek, Pack

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Where is the Pacek family from?

You can see how Pacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pacek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Pacek families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Pacek's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Pacek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pacek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pacek. 42% of Pacek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pacek women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pacek were Craneman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Craneman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Pacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pacek 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Pacek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 168 military records available for the last name Pacek. For the veterans among your Pacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pacek lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Pacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pacek in 1948 was 42, and 67 in 2004.

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