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Horacek Family History

Horacek Surname Meaning

Czech (Horáček): from a diminutive of Horák ‘mountain man’ (see Horak).

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


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Where is the Horacek family from?

You can see how Horacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Horacek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Horacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Horacek family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Horacek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Horacek families in 1891.
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What did your Horacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Horacek. 29% of Horacek men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Horacek women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Horacek were Laborer and Nurse.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Painter
    7%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Nurse
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Horacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Horacek 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Horacek. 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 533 military records available for the last name Horacek. For the veterans among your Horacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Horacek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Horacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Horacek in 1954 was 53, and 90 in 2004.

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