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Chlapek Family History

Chlapek Surname 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: Chladek, Chapek, Capek, Chapel, Chwalek, Chlebek, Chae, Clare, Clark

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Where is the Chlapek family from?

You can see how Chlapek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chlapek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chlapek family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Chlapek's in USA. California had the highest population of Chlapek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chlapek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chlapek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chlapek. 100% of Chlapek 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Chlapek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Chlapek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chlapek 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Chlapek. 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 64 military records available for the last name Chlapek. For the veterans among your Chlapek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chlapek lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2000, in the United States, Chlapek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chlapek in 1955 was 52, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chlapek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chlapek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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