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Lacek Name Meaning

Slovak and Czech (Moravian): from a pet form of the personal name Ladislav which is from Vladislav Latinized as Ladislaus (see Lada ).

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


Similar surnames: Lasek, Pacek, Vacek, Macek, Lacko, Jacek, Racek, Wacek, Lack, Marek

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Where is the Lacek family from?

You can see how Lacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lacek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Lacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Lacek families living in Norfolk. This was about 80% of all the recorded Lacek's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Lacek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lacek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lacek. 23% of Lacek men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Lacek women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lacek were Farmer and New Worker. .

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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
    23%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Coal Loader
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Shoe Worker
    18%
  • Cook
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 704 census records available for the last name Lacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lacek 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Lacek. 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 335 military records available for the last name Lacek. For the veterans among your Lacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lacek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lacek in 1962 was 71, and 70 in 2004.

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