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Murek Family History

Murek 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: Turek, Zurek, Marek, Murk, Muren, Murer, Kurek, Burek, Jurek, Yurek

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Where is the Murek family from?

You can see how Murek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Murek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Murek family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Murek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Murek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Murek 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 Murek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Office Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Murek. 100% of Murek women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Murek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Murek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Murek 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Murek. 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 67 military records available for the last name Murek. For the veterans among your Murek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Murek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Murek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Murek in 1960 was 59, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Murek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Murek 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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