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Slovacek Family History

Slovacek Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Slováček): ethnic name for a Slovak from a diminutive of Slovák (see Slovak ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Slovak, Hlavacek, Novacek, Svrcek, Sedlacek, Polacek, Horacek, Lacek

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Where is the Slovacek family from?

You can see how Slovacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Slovacek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Slovacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Slovacek families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Slovacek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Slovacek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Slovacek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Slovacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Slovacek. 38% of Slovacek men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Slovacek women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Slovacek were Salesman 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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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What Slovacek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Slovacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Slovacek 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Slovacek. 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 217 military records available for the last name Slovacek. For the veterans among your Slovacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Slovacek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Slovacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Slovacek in 1954 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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