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Nemecek Family History

Nemecek Surname Meaning

Czech (Němeček): from a diminutive of Nemec ‘German’.

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


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Where is the Nemecek family from?

You can see how Nemecek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nemecek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nemecek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Nemecek families living in Iowa. This was about 47% of all the recorded Nemecek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Nemecek families in 1880.
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What did your Nemecek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nemecek. 24% of Nemecek men worked as a Laborer and 41% of Nemecek women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nemecek were Clerk and Operator.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    41%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Operator
    8%

What Nemecek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Nemecek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nemecek 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nemecek. 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 972 military records available for the last name Nemecek. For the veterans among your Nemecek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nemecek lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Nemecek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nemecek in 1951 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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