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Bureck Family History

Bureck 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: Burck, Bubeck, Breck, Burack, Burick, Burek, Beck, Turek, Brock, Buck

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Where is the Bureck family from?

You can see how Bureck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bureck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bureck family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bureck's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bureck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bureck 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 Bureck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bureck. 100% of Bureck 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 Bureck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Bureck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bureck 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Bureck. 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 28 military records available for the last name Bureck. For the veterans among your Bureck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bureck lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Bureck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bureck in 1980 was 70, and 86 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bureck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bureck 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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