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Burek Family History

Burek Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from a derivative of bury ‘auburn(-haired)’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Burek family from?

You can see how Burek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Burek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Burek families living in Illinois. This was about 15% of all the recorded Burek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Burek families in 1920.
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What did your Burek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Burek. 100% of Burek women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burek 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 895 immigration records available for the last name Burek. 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 937 military records available for the last name Burek. For the veterans among your Burek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Burek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Burek in 1954 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Burek 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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