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Karecky Family History

Karecky 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: Kopecky, Marecki, Kawecki, Jarecki, Konecky, Zarecki, Karsky, Carey

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Where is the Karecky family from?

You can see how Karecky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karecky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karecky family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karecky's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Karecky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karecky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Karecky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karecky 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Karecky. 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 10 military records available for the last name Karecky. For the veterans among your Karecky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karecky lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Karecky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Karecky in 1979 was 79, and 71 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karecky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karecky 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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