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Gurak Family History

Gurak 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: Burak, Gura, Gorak, Gural, Turk, Turek, Guan, Graf, Gray, Mura

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Where is the Gurak family from?

You can see how Gurak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurak family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gurak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Gurak family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurak's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Gurak families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurak 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 Gurak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gurak. 25% of Gurak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gurak women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Butcher
    13%
  • Musician
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

What Gurak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Gurak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurak 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Gurak. 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 158 military records available for the last name Gurak. For the veterans among your Gurak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gurak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gurak in 1963 was 62, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurak 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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