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Dolecek Family History

Dolecek 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: Holecek, Palecek, Dolence, Dolecki, Dobeck, Dolce, Polacek, Malecek

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Where is the Dolecek family from?

You can see how Dolecek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dolecek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Dolecek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Dolecek family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dolecek's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Dolecek families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dolecek 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 Dolecek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tool Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dolecek. 50% of Dolecek men worked as a Tool Maker.

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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

  • Tool Maker
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Dolecek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Dolecek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dolecek 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Dolecek. 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 61 military records available for the last name Dolecek. For the veterans among your Dolecek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dolecek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Dolecek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dolecek in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dolecek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dolecek 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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