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Jiracek Family History

Jiracek 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: Juracek, Jacek, Irace, Juranek, Jerabek, Racek, Janacek, Jirak

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Where is the Jiracek family from?

You can see how Jiracek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiracek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Jiracek families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jiracek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jiracek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jiracek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jiracek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jiracek. 20% of Jiracek men worked as a Baker and 60% of Jiracek women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jiracek were Proprietor and Clerk. .

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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

  • Baker
    20%
  • Tailor
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Jiracek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiracek 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Jiracek. 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 123 military records available for the last name Jiracek. For the veterans among your Jiracek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jiracek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jiracek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Jiracek in 1964 was 76, and 86 in 2004.

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