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Juracek Family History

Juracek Surname Meaning

Czech (Moravian) and Slovak (Juráček): from a pet form of the personal name Jurák (see Jurak).

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


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Where is the Juracek family from?

You can see how Juracek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Juracek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Juracek families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Juracek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Juracek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Juracek 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 Juracek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Juracek. 31% of Juracek men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Juracek women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Juracek were Rancher and Waitress.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Rancher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Juracek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Juracek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Juracek 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Juracek. 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 Juracek. For the veterans among your Juracek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Juracek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Juracek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Juracek in 1958 was 70, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Juracek 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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