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Larek Family History

Larek 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: Lark, Lasek, Lare, Marek, Lares, Lacek, Zarek, Larew, Larez, Lorek

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Where is the Larek family from?

You can see how Larek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Larek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Larek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Larek families living in Connecticut. This was about 83% of all the recorded Larek's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Larek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Larek 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 68 census records available for the last name Larek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Larek 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Larek. 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 Larek. For the veterans among your Larek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Larek lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Larek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Larek in 1970 was 49, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Larek 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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