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Papacek Family History

Papacek 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: Palace, Palecek, Pacek, Placek, Janacek, Ptacek, Papaleo, Papale

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Where is the Papacek family from?

You can see how Papacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Papacek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Papacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Papacek families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Papacek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Papacek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Papacek 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 Papacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Assembler and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Papacek. 100% of Papacek men worked as an Assembler and 50% of Papacek women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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

  • Assembler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    50%
  • Helper
    50%

What Papacek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Papacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Papacek 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Papacek. 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 99 military records available for the last name Papacek. For the veterans among your Papacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Papacek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Papacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Papacek in 1964 was 68, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Papacek 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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