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Sousek Family History

Sousek 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: Soucek, Fousek, House, Housel, Kosek, Couse, Souter, Sauser, Sause

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Where is the Sousek family from?

You can see how Sousek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sousek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sousek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Sousek families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sousek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sousek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sousek 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 Sousek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sousek. 34% of Sousek men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Work
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

What Sousek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Sousek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sousek 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Sousek. 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 205 military records available for the last name Sousek. For the veterans among your Sousek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sousek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sousek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sousek in 1962 was 67, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sousek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sousek 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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