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Darilek Family History

Darilek Surname Meaning

Czech (Dařílek): nickname for a prosperous individual from dařiti (se) (po)dařiti ‘to do well to prosper’.

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


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Where is the Darilek family from?

You can see how Darilek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darilek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Darilek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Darilek families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Darilek's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Darilek families in 1911.
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What did your Darilek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darilek. 44% of Darilek men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Darilek women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darilek were Farm Laborer and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Gen Farmer
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Darilek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Darilek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darilek 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Darilek. 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 96 military records available for the last name Darilek. For the veterans among your Darilek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darilek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Darilek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Darilek in 1964 was 86, and 87 in 2004.

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