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Gacek Family History

Gacek Surname Meaning

Polish:: nickname from gacek ‘bat’ (the animal). from a pet form of Gac.

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


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Where is the Gacek family from?

You can see how Gacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gacek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gacek families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Gacek's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gacek families in 1891.
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What did your Gacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gacek. 53% of Gacek men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gacek women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gacek were Shipping Clerk and Filler.

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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
    53%
  • Weaver
    7%
  • Machine Operator
    7%
  • Shipping Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Filler
    29%

What Gacek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gacek 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 770 immigration records available for the last name Gacek. 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 722 military records available for the last name Gacek. For the veterans among your Gacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gacek lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gacek in 1942 was 23, and 81 in 2004.

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