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Soucek Family History

Soucek Surname Meaning

Czech (Souček): nickname for a strong awkward or stubborn man from a pet form of Suk.

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


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Where is the Soucek family from?

You can see how Soucek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soucek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soucek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Soucek families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Soucek's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Soucek families in 1911.
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What did your Soucek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Soucek. 25% of Soucek men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Soucek women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soucek were Farm Operator and Stenographer.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • None
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%

What Soucek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Soucek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soucek 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Soucek. 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 889 military records available for the last name Soucek. For the veterans among your Soucek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soucek lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Soucek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Soucek in 1952 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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