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Drabek Family History

Drabek Surname Meaning

Czech (Drábek) and Polish: from a diminutive of Czech Dráb Polish Drab

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


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Where is the Drabek family from?

You can see how Drabek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drabek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Drabek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Drabek families living in Iowa. This was about 48% of all the recorded Drabek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Drabek families in 1880.
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What did your Drabek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Drabek. 25% of Drabek men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Drabek women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Drabek were Truck Driver and Janitress.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Housework
    18%
  • Janitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Drabek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drabek 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Drabek. 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 795 military records available for the last name Drabek. For the veterans among your Drabek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drabek lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Drabek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Drabek in 1952 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drabek 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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