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Wachek Family History

Wachek 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: Wacek, Washer, Wack, Bacher, Rachel, Tache, Kachel, Vacek, Jacek

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Where is the Wachek family from?

You can see how Wachek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wachek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wachek families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wachek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wachek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wachek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Wachek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wachek 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Wachek. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wachek. For the veterans among your Wachek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wachek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1996, in the United States, Wachek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Wachek in 1960 was 50, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wachek 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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