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Kucharek Family History

Kucharek Surname Meaning

Polish: from a diminutive of Kucharz ‘cook’ (see Kuchar).

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


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Where is the Kucharek family from?

You can see how Kucharek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kucharek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kucharek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kucharek families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kucharek's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kucharek families in 1911.
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What did your Kucharek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kucharek. 43% of Kucharek men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    15%

What Kucharek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Kucharek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kucharek 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Kucharek. 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 166 military records available for the last name Kucharek. For the veterans among your Kucharek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kucharek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kucharek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Kucharek in 1963 was 83, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kucharek 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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