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Fousek Family History

Fousek Name Meaning

Czech: nickname from fousek vousek ‘moustache’.

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


Similar surnames: Fouse, Kosek, Soucek, Zoubek, Houfek, Nosek, Doubek, Hosek, Fauser

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Where is the Fousek family from?

You can see how Fousek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fousek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fousek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Fousek family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Fousek's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fousek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fousek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fousek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fousek. 40% of Fousek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Fousek women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Helper
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fousek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fousek 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Fousek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 348 military records available for the last name Fousek. For the veterans among your Fousek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fousek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Fousek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fousek in 1962 was 85, and 78 in 2003.

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