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Foucek Family History

Foucek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Soucek, Fousek, Force, Bucek, Flicek, Fluck, Bocek, Fouse, Ficek

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Where is the Foucek family from?

You can see how Foucek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Foucek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Foucek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Foucek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Foucek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Foucek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Foucek 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 Foucek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Foucek. 100% of Foucek men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Foucek 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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Shoe Worker
    50%

What Foucek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Foucek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Foucek 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Foucek. 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 24 military records available for the last name Foucek. For the veterans among your Foucek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Foucek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Foucek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Foucek in 1966 was 64, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Foucek 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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