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Nalepka Family History

Nalepka 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: Nalepa, Zaleski, Lipka, Canepa, Malerba, Malek, Zelenka, Kalka

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Where is the Nalepka family from?

You can see how Nalepka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nalepka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Nalepka families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Nalepka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Nalepka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nalepka 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 Nalepka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nalepka. 29% of Nalepka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Nalepka women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nalepka were Miner and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Motorman
    15%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

What Nalepka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Nalepka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nalepka 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Nalepka. 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 135 military records available for the last name Nalepka. For the veterans among your Nalepka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nalepka lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nalepka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Nalepka in 1959 was 51, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nalepka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nalepka 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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