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Gurecky Family History

Gurecky 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: Gurecki, Gorecki, Gerecke, Gursky, Turek, Gurley, Turck, Durick

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Where is the Gurecky family from?

You can see how Gurecky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurecky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gurecky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gurecky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gurecky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurecky 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 Gurecky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gurecky. 100% of Gurecky 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gurecky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Gurecky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurecky 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Gurecky. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gurecky. For the veterans among your Gurecky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurecky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gurecky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gurecky in 1966 was 54, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurecky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurecky 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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