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Cudek Family History

Cudek 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: Dudek, Rudek, Cude, Hudek, Turek, Jude, Cleek, Cade, Cuda, Creek

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Where is the Cudek family from?

You can see how Cudek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cudek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cudek families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cudek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cudek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cudek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cudek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cudek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Cudek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cudek 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Cudek. 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 24 military records available for the last name Cudek. For the veterans among your Cudek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cudek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cudek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cudek in 1966 was 63, and 85 in 2003.

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