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Picalek Family History

Picalek 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: Piatek, Pichler, Mihalek, Pickler, Michalek, Pickle, Micale, Palek

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Where is the Picalek family from?

You can see how Picalek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Picalek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Picalek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Picalek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Picalek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Picalek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Picalek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Picalek. 100% of Picalek men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Picalek women worked as a Wrapper. .

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Picalek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Picalek 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Picalek. 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 3 military records available for the last name Picalek. For the veterans among your Picalek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Picalek lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Picalek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Picalek in 1978 was 75, and 82 in 1995.

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