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Komarek Family History

Komarek Surname Meaning

Czech (Komárek) and Polish: nickname from a diminutive of komár ‘mosquito gnat’ (see Komar).

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


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Where is the Komarek family from?

You can see how Komarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Komarek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Komarek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Komarek families living in Missouri. This was about 74% of all the recorded Komarek's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Komarek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Komarek 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 Komarek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Komarek. 33% of Komarek men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Komarek women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Komarek were Mechanic and Servant.

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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
    33%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Servant
    23%

What Komarek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Komarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Komarek 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Komarek. 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 673 military records available for the last name Komarek. For the veterans among your Komarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Komarek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Komarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Komarek in 1954 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Komarek 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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