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Mourek Family History

Mourek 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: Mourey, Mourer, Moore, Turek, More, Maurer, Borek, Moren, Mork, Morel

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Where is the Mourek family from?

You can see how Mourek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mourek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Mourek families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mourek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mourek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mourek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mourek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mourek. 100% of Mourek men worked as a Contractor.

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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

  • Contractor
    100%

What Mourek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Mourek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mourek 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Mourek. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mourek. For the veterans among your Mourek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mourek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mourek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mourek in 1966 was 75, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mourek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mourek 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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