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Pracek Family History

Pracek 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: Pacek, Placek, Prasek, Racek, Ptacek, Place, Price, Prager, Pack

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Where is the Pracek family from?

You can see how Pracek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pracek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pracek family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pracek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pracek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pracek 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 Pracek ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivator was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pracek. 100% of Pracek men worked as a Cultivator.

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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 1921

  • Cultivator
    100%

What Pracek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Pracek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pracek 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pracek. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pracek. For the veterans among your Pracek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pracek lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1993, in the United States, Pracek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pracek in 1980 was 52, and 86 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pracek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pracek 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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