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Gurek Family History

Gurek 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: Turek, Zurek, Kurek, Burek, Guzek, Jurek, Yurek, Turk, Uren, Gurley

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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Gurek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurek 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gurek. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gurek. For the veterans among your Gurek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Gurek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gurek in 1974 was 54, and 83 in 1998.

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