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Sramek Family History

Sramek Surname Meaning

Czech (Šrámek): nickname for a person with a prominent scar from a diminutive of šrám ‘scar’.

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


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Where is the Sramek family from?

You can see how Sramek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sramek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sramek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Sramek families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sramek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sramek families in 1880.
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What did your Sramek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sramek. 44% of Sramek men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Sramek women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sramek were Proprietor and New Worker.

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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
    44%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Sramek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sramek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sramek 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 561 immigration records available for the last name Sramek. 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 489 military records available for the last name Sramek. For the veterans among your Sramek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sramek lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sramek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sramek in 1944 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

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