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Gacek Name Meaning

Polish:: nickname from gacek ‘bat’ (the animal). from a pet form of Gac .

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


Similar surnames: Macek, Vacek, Wacek, Pacek, Lacek, Jacek, Lasek, Hasek, Ficek, Balek

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Where is the Gacek family from?

You can see how Gacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gacek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Gacek families living in Manitoba. This was about 46% of all the recorded Gacek's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gacek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gacek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gacek. 100% of Gacek men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gacek 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 770 immigration records available for the last name Gacek. 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 722 military records available for the last name Gacek. For the veterans among your Gacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gacek lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gacek in 1942 was 23, and 81 in 2004.

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