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Bacek Family History

Bacek 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: Back, Vacek, Bucek, Jacek, Macek, Pacek, Bocek, Bacak, Racek, Balek

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Where is the Bacek family from?

You can see how Bacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bacek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Bacek families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bacek's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bacek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bacek 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 Bacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bacek. 30% of Bacek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bacek women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Bacek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Bacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bacek 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Bacek. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bacek. For the veterans among your Bacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bacek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Bacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bacek in 1972 was 61, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bacek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bacek 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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