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Husek Family History

Husek 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: Huse, Huser, Hasek, Dusek, Kusek, Rusek, Husak, Husen, Hosek, Hudek

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Where is the Husek family from?

You can see how Husek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Husek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Husek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Husek families living in Illinois. This was about 14% of all the recorded Husek's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Husek families in 1920.
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What did your Husek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Husek. 59% of Husek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Husek women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Husek were Machine Operator and Maker. .

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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
    59%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Maker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Husek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Husek 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Husek. 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 147 military records available for the last name Husek. For the veterans among your Husek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Husek lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Husek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Husek in 1949 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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