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Poradek Family History

Poradek 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: Radek, Prasek, Polacek, Polasek, Horacek, Moravek, Porada, Paradee

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Where is the Poradek family from?

You can see how Poradek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Poradek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Poradek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Poradek family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Poradek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Poradek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Poradek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Poradek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Poradek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Poradek 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Poradek. 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 36 military records available for the last name Poradek. For the veterans among your Poradek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Poradek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Poradek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Poradek in 1963 was 71, and 28 in 2001.

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