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Hapek Family History

Hapek 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: Hajek, Capek, Hasek, Hayek, Hanek, Halek, Chapek, Hale, Hare, Hayes

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Where is the Hapek family from?

You can see how Hapek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hapek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hapek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Hapek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Hapek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hapek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hapek 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 Hapek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hapek. 60% of Hapek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hapek women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Hapek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Hapek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hapek 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Hapek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hapek. For the veterans among your Hapek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hapek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Hapek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hapek in 1966 was 90, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hapek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hapek 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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