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Halek Family History

Halek Surname Meaning

Czech (Hálek): from the personal name Hálek, a pet form of Havel.

Rusyn (from Slovakia): variant of Haľko (see Halko).

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


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Where is the Halek family from?

You can see how Halek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Halek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Halek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Halek families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Halek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Halek families in 1891.
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What did your Halek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Halek. 37% of Halek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Halek women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    37%
  • Bartender
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Halek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Halek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Halek 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Halek. 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 282 military records available for the last name Halek. For the veterans among your Halek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Halek lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Halek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Halek in 1955 was 56, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Halek 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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