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Jorek Family History

Jorek 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: Borek, Lorek, Jurek, Borel, Turek, Dore, York, More, Jobe, Bobek

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Where is the Jorek family from?

You can see how Jorek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Jorek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Jorek families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Jorek's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Jorek families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Jorek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorek 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Jorek. 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 28 military records available for the last name Jorek. For the veterans among your Jorek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorek lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Jorek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jorek in 1983 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorek 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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