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Ladek Family History

Ladek 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: Lade, Lasek, Radek, Laden, Sadek, Lader, Sladek, Lacek, Layer, Kader

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Where is the Ladek family from?

You can see how Ladek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ladek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ladek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ladek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ladek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ladek 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 128 census records available for the last name Ladek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ladek 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Ladek. 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 75 military records available for the last name Ladek. For the veterans among your Ladek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ladek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Ladek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ladek in 1974 was 89, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ladek 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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