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Chapek Family History

Chapek Name Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Čapek (see Capek ).

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


Similar surnames: Capek, Chizek, Cherek, Hayek, Sharek, Chapel, Capen, Knapek, Hajek

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Where is the Chapek family from?

You can see how Chapek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chapek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chapek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Chapek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Chapek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Chapek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chapek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chapek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chapek. 26% of Chapek men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Chapek women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chapek were Machinist and Seamstress. .

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Seamstress
    20%
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What Chapek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chapek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chapek 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Chapek. 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 290 military records available for the last name Chapek. For the veterans among your Chapek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chapek lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Chapek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chapek in 1952 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

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