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Herek Family History

Herek Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Cherek. Croatian: from a pet form of the personal name Herman.

Croatian: nickname from a derivative of herav ‘slanted crooked’. Turkish: probably a nickname from herek ‘pole used to support vines e.g. beans’ figuratively ‘ugly and tall man’.

Alternatively it may be an ornamental name or nickname from a regional homonym meaning ‘small-tailed curly-fleeced sheep’.

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


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Where is the Herek family from?

You can see how Herek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Herek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Herek families living in Warwickshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Herek's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Herek families in 1891.
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What did your Herek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herek. 36% of Herek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Herek women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Manager
    12%
  • None
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Herek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Herek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herek 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Herek. 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 210 military records available for the last name Herek. For the veterans among your Herek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Herek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Herek in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herek 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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