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Dabek Family History

Dabek Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (Dąbek): nickname or topographic name from dąbek ‘young oak’ (diminutive of dąb ‘oak’).

As a Jewish name it is mainly artificial.

Compare Dembek and Dombek.

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


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Where is the Dabek family from?

You can see how Dabek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dabek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dabek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Dabek families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dabek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dabek families in 1920.
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What did your Dabek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dabek. 54% of Dabek 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
    54%
  • Painter
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%

What Dabek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Dabek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dabek 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Dabek. 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 71 military records available for the last name Dabek. For the veterans among your Dabek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dabek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dabek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dabek in 1964 was 82, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dabek 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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