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Laketek Family History

Laketek 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: Laseter, Lake, Petek, Patek, Latter, Akeley, Lasek, Blakeney, Palecek

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Where is the Laketek family from?

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

What Laketek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Laketek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laketek 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Laketek. 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 6 military records available for the last name Laketek. For the veterans among your Laketek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laketek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Laketek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Laketek in 1974 was 57, and 57 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Laketek 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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