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Klocek Family History

Klocek Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from klocek ‘chock’ a diminutive of Kloc.

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


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Where is the Klocek family from?

You can see how Klocek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Klocek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Klocek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 18% of all the recorded Klocek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Klocek families in 1920.
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What did your Klocek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Klocek. 29% of Klocek men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Klocek women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Klocek were Miner and House Work.

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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
    29%
  • Coal Loader
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    60%
  • House Work
    40%

What Klocek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Klocek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Klocek 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Klocek. 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 448 military records available for the last name Klocek. For the veterans among your Klocek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Klocek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Klocek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Klocek in 1963 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Klocek 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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