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Dacek Family History

Dacek 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: Vacek, Jacek, Danek, Macek, Pacek, Dace, Dack, Dacey, Racek, Lacek

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Where is the Dacek family from?

You can see how Dacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dacek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Dacek families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Dacek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dacek families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Dacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dacek 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Dacek. 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 48 military records available for the last name Dacek. For the veterans among your Dacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dacek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Dacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Dacek in 1970 was 66, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dacek 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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