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Kocarek Family History

Kocarek 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: Kosarek, Komarek, Kocurek, Kanarek, Kochanek, Kolarik, Kovarik

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Where is the Kocarek family from?

You can see how Kocarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kocarek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kocarek families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kocarek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kocarek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kocarek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kocarek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kocarek. 100% of Kocarek women worked as an Office 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Kocarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kocarek 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Kocarek. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kocarek. For the veterans among your Kocarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kocarek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kocarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kocarek in 1962 was 53, and 53 in 2004.

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