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Shurek Family History

Shurek 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: Shure, Sharek, Turek, Shore, Cherek, Herek, Starek, Shire, Shuck

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Where is the Shurek family from?

You can see how Shurek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shurek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Shurek families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shurek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shurek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shurek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Shurek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurek 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Shurek. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shurek. For the veterans among your Shurek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shurek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shurek in 1963 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurek 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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