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Gurcek Family History

Gurcek 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: Turek, Gurley, Turck, Bucek, Greek, Burck, Zurek, Gurney, Guck

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Where is the Gurcek family from?

You can see how Gurcek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurcek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurcek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gurcek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gurcek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurcek 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 10 census records available for the last name Gurcek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurcek 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gurcek. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gurcek. For the veterans among your Gurcek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurcek lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurcek

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