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Pravecek Family History

Pravecek 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, Cravener, Ravenel, Pavek, Pacek, Praeger, Placek, Prasek

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Where is the Pravecek family from?

You can see how Pravecek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pravecek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pravecek families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pravecek's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Pravecek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pravecek 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 Pravecek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pravecek. 100% of Pravecek men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Pravecek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Pravecek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pravecek 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pravecek. 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 62 military records available for the last name Pravecek. For the veterans among your Pravecek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pravecek lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Pravecek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Pravecek in 1955 was 31, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pravecek 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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