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Pacholek Family History

Pacholek 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: Pacholski, Maciolek, Paciorek, Pashley, Pachter, Pichler, Scholer

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Where is the Pacholek family from?

You can see how Pacholek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pacholek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pacholek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Pacholek families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Pacholek's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Pacholek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pacholek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pacholek ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pacholek. 100% of Pacholek 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%

What Pacholek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Pacholek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pacholek 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Pacholek. 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 75 military records available for the last name Pacholek. For the veterans among your Pacholek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pacholek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Pacholek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pacholek in 1963 was 60, and 43 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pacholek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pacholek 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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