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Holechek Family History

Holechek 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: Holecek, Polachek, Holscher, Hoeschen, Palecek, Horlacher, Hoechst

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Where is the Holechek family from?

You can see how Holechek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holechek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Holechek families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Holechek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Holechek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holechek 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 Holechek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holechek. 31% of Holechek men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Miner
    9%

What Holechek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Holechek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holechek 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Holechek. 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 138 military records available for the last name Holechek. For the veterans among your Holechek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holechek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Holechek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Holechek in 1962 was 74, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holechek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holechek 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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