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Baczek Family History

Baczek Surname Meaning

Polish:: derivative of the personal name Bacz Bacza a pet form of Bartłomiej (see Bartholomew).

(Bączek): from bączek a diminutive of bąk which variously means ‘horse-fly’ ‘bittern’ or ‘eagle-owl’ (see Bak).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Baczek family from?

You can see how Baczek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baczek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Baczek families living in New Jersey. This was about 21% of all the recorded Baczek's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Baczek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baczek 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 Baczek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Baczek. 22% of Baczek men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    22%
  • Weaver
    22%
  • Waiter
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Baczek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baczek 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Baczek. 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 129 military records available for the last name Baczek. For the veterans among your Baczek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baczek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Baczek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Baczek in 1964 was 83, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baczek 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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