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Nemcek Family History

Nemcek Surname Meaning

Slovak (Nemček): from a diminutive of Nemec ‘German’. This surname is also found in Czechia where it is also spelled Němček.

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


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Where is the Nemcek family from?

You can see how Nemcek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemcek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nemcek families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Nemcek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nemcek families in 1920.
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What did your Nemcek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nemcek. 60% of Nemcek men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Nemcek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Nemcek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemcek 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Nemcek. 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 166 military records available for the last name Nemcek. For the veterans among your Nemcek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemcek lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Nemcek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Nemcek in 1950 was 37, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nemcek 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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