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Patecek Family History

Patecek 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: Palecek, Patek, Pacek, Matejcek, Potucek, Matejek, Janecek, Ptacek

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What did your Patecek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Patecek. 100% of Patecek men worked as an Owner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Patecek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patecek 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Patecek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Patecek. For the veterans among your Patecek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patecek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Patecek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Patecek in 1965 was 66, and 69 in 1997.

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