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Culek Family History

Culek 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: Sulek, Mule, Turek, Cleek, Caleb, Cullen, Cole, Culver, Creek, Caley

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Where is the Culek family from?

You can see how Culek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Culek families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Culek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Culek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Culek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Culek. 50% of Culek men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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What Culek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Culek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culek 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Culek. 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 42 military records available for the last name Culek. For the veterans among your Culek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Culek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Culek in 1964 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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