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Kacalek Family History

Kacalek 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: Kanarek, Kackley, Kahanek, Kawalec, Karasek, Kanaley, Caleb, Kaake

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Where is the Kacalek family from?

You can see how Kacalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kacalek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kacalek families living in Idaho. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kacalek's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Kacalek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kacalek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kacalek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Kacalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kacalek 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kacalek. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kacalek. For the veterans among your Kacalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kacalek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kacalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kacalek in 1963 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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