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Chladek Family History

Chladek Surname Meaning

Czech (Chládek): nickname for a cool reserved man from a diminutive of chlad ‘coolness’.

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


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Where is the Chladek family from?

You can see how Chladek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chladek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chladek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Chladek families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 38% of all the recorded Chladek's in USA. Dakota Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Chladek families in 1880.
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What did your Chladek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chladek. 37% of Chladek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chladek women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    37%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Chladek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Chladek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chladek 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Chladek. 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 355 military records available for the last name Chladek. For the veterans among your Chladek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chladek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chladek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chladek in 1962 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chladek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chladek 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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