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Lojek Family History

Lojek Surname Meaning

Polish (Łojek): from a diminutive of łój ‘tallow suet’ either an occupational name for a seller of tallow or perhaps a nickname for a plump person.

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


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Where is the Lojek family from?

You can see how Lojek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lojek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Lojek families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lojek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lojek families in 1920.
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What did your Lojek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lojek. 34% of Lojek men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Lojek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lojek 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Lojek. 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 138 military records available for the last name Lojek. For the veterans among your Lojek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lojek lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Lojek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Lojek in 1953 was 46, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lojek 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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