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Kristek Family History

Kristek Surname Meaning

Czech: from a pet form of the personal name Kristián (see Christian).

(Křistek): nickname for a mischievous person from a metathesized form of skřítek ‘goblin sprite fairy’.

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


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Where is the Kristek family from?

You can see how Kristek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kristek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kristek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kristek families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kristek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kristek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kristek 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 Kristek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kristek. 50% of Kristek men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kristek women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kristek were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Owner
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Kristek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Kristek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kristek 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Kristek. 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 184 military records available for the last name Kristek. For the veterans among your Kristek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kristek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kristek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kristek in 1963 was 82, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kristek 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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