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Sasek Family History

Sasek Name Meaning

Czech (Šašek also Šášek): nickname from šašek ‘clown zany buffoon’. Slovenian and Croatian (Šašek Slovenian also Sašek): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Pasek, Lasek, Spacek, Pavek, Starek, Vasek, Jasek, Gase, Kosek, Balek

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Where is the Sasek family from?

You can see how Sasek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sasek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sasek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sasek families living in Northwest Territories. This was 100% of all the recorded Sasek's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Sasek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sasek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sasek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sasek. 28% of Sasek men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Sasek women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sasek were Salesman and 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Housemaid
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sasek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sasek 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Sasek. 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 371 military records available for the last name Sasek. For the veterans among your Sasek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sasek lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sasek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sasek in 1951 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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