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Gulek Family History

Gulek Surname 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, Guzek, Guler, Mule, Gale, Turek, Giles, Gulley, Gulden, Golec

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Where is the Gulek family from?

You can see how Gulek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Gulek families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Gulek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Gulek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gulek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gulek. 100% of Gulek men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gulek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Gulek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulek 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Gulek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Gulek. For the veterans among your Gulek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulek lifespan?

Average Gulek life expectancy in 1977 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gulek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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