This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Dadek family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Dadek Family History

Dadek 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: Dade, Danek, Radek, Dudek, Sadek, Dale, Kader, Cade, Gade, Wade

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Dadek family from?

You can see how Dadek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dadek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dadek families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dadek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dadek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dadek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Dadek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Dadek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dadek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Dadek

Passenger Lists

There are 47 immigration records available for the last name Dadek. 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.

View all Dadek immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Dadek. For the veterans among your Dadek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Dadek military records

You've only scratched the surface of Dadek family history

Discover More

What is the average Dadek lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Dadek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dadek in 1975 was 69, and 85 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dadek 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Dadek family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial