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Kadlecek Family History

Kadlecek 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: Palecek, Malecek, Kadlec, Sedlacek, Halleck, Hadlock, Janecek

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Where is the Kadlecek family from?

You can see how Kadlecek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadlecek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kadlecek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kadlecek family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Kadlecek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Kadlecek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kadlecek 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 Kadlecek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kadlecek. 50% of Kadlecek men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kadlecek women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kadlecek were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Kadlecek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Kadlecek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadlecek 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Kadlecek. 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 99 military records available for the last name Kadlecek. For the veterans among your Kadlecek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadlecek lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kadlecek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kadlecek in 1947 was 36, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kadlecek 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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