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Holecek Family History

Holecek Surname Meaning

Czech (Holeček): from a diminutive of holý ‘naked bare clean-shaven’ (see Holy).

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


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Where is the Holecek family from?

You can see how Holecek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holecek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Holecek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Holecek families living in Nebraska. This was about 63% of all the recorded Holecek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Holecek families in 1880.
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What did your Holecek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Holecek. 35% of Holecek men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Holecek women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Holecek were Machinist and Maid.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Saleslady
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

What Holecek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holecek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holecek 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Holecek. 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 664 military records available for the last name Holecek. For the veterans among your Holecek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holecek lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Holecek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Holecek in 1945 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holecek 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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