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Gasek Family History

Gasek 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: Lasek, Pasek, Hasek, Masek, Gase, Jasek, Sasek, Vasek, Gacek, Gale

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Where is the Gasek family from?

You can see how Gasek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gasek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gasek families living in Texas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gasek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gasek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gasek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gasek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gasek. 56% of Gasek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gasek women worked as a Sewer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%
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What Gasek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Gasek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gasek 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Gasek. 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 94 military records available for the last name Gasek. For the veterans among your Gasek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gasek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gasek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gasek in 1962 was 43, and 90 in 2004.

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