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Lorek Family History

Lorek Surname Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Lorenc. This surname is also found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Lorek family from?

You can see how Lorek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lorek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lorek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Lorek families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Lorek's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Lorek families in 1891.
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What did your Lorek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lorek. 34% of Lorek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lorek women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lorek were Painter and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Lorek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lorek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lorek 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Lorek. 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 539 military records available for the last name Lorek. For the veterans among your Lorek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lorek lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Lorek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Lorek in 1950 was 39, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lorek 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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