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Adamec Family History

Adamec Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Adam.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Adamec family from?

You can see how Adamec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adamec family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Adamec families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Adamec families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Adamec's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Adamec families in 1880.
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What did your Adamec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Adamec. 37% of Adamec men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Adamec women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Adamec were Watchman and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Watchman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Adamec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Adamec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adamec 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Adamec. 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 538 military records available for the last name Adamec. For the veterans among your Adamec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adamec lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Adamec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Adamec in 1958 was 56, and 78 in 2004.

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