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Rajek Family History

Rajek 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: Hajek, Radek, Rojek, Racek, Bajek, Grajek, Rank, Raven, Raj, Rase

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Where is the Rajek family from?

You can see how Rajek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rajek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rajek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rajek family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rajek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rajek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rajek 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 Rajek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rajek. 43% of Rajek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rajek women worked as a Nurse.

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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
    43%
  • Foreman
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Rajek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Rajek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rajek 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Rajek. 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 89 military records available for the last name Rajek. For the veterans among your Rajek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rajek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rajek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rajek in 1957 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rajek 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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