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Kurylek Family History

Kurylek 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: Kurylo, Kurek, Kurle, Kuryla, Turek, Murley, Turley, Gurley, Kirkley

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Where is the Kurylek family from?

You can see how Kurylek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurylek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kurylek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kurylek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kurylek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurylek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kurylek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Kurylek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurylek 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kurylek. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kurylek. For the veterans among your Kurylek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurylek lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Kurylek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kurylek in 1977 was 54, and 71 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kurylek 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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