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Soulek Family History

Soulek 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: Sulek, Soule, Soucek, Soules, Soler, Soller, Sole, Houle, Soulier

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Where is the Soulek family from?

You can see how Soulek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soulek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Soulek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Soulek family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Soulek's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Soulek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soulek 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 Soulek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soulek. 62% of Soulek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Soulek women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    62%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Soulek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Soulek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soulek 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Soulek. 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 111 military records available for the last name Soulek. For the veterans among your Soulek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soulek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Soulek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Soulek in 1959 was 53, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soulek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soulek 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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