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Florek Family History

Florek Surname Meaning

Polish and Slovak: from a pet form of the personal name Florian.

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


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Where is the Florek family from?

You can see how Florek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Florek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Florek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Florek families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Florek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Florek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Florek 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 Florek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Florek. 35% of Florek men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Florek women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Florek were New Worker and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    14%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Packer
    10%

What Florek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Florek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Florek 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Florek. 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 879 military records available for the last name Florek. For the veterans among your Florek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Florek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Florek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Florek in 1957 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Florek 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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