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Adamek Family History

Adamek Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Adámek); and Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Adam.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Adamek family from?

You can see how Adamek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Adamek family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Adamek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Adamek families living in Alberta. This was about 31% of all the recorded Adamek's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Adamek families in 1911.
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What did your Adamek ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Adamek. 100% of Adamek 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 Adamek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Adamek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Adamek 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Adamek. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Adamek. For the veterans among your Adamek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Adamek lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Adamek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Adamek in 1956 was 36, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Adamek 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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