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Cacek Family History

Cacek Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Vacek, Capek, Jacek, Macek, Pacek, Racek, Lacek, Wacek, Gacek, Zacek

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Where is the Cacek family from?

You can see how Cacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cacek family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Cacek families living in South Dakota. This was about 15% of all the recorded Cacek's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Cacek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cacek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cacek. 25% of Cacek 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cacek 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Cacek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 171 military records available for the last name Cacek. For the veterans among your Cacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cacek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cacek in 1965 was 70, and 65 in 2004.

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