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Nurek Family History

Nurek 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, Kurek, Burek, Jurek, Yurek, Turk, Uren, Nurmi, Buren

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Where is the Nurek family from?

You can see how Nurek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nurek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Nurek families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Nurek's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Nurek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nurek 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 Nurek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nurek. 50% of Nurek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Nurek women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Nurek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Nurek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nurek 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Nurek. 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 38 military records available for the last name Nurek. For the veterans among your Nurek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nurek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Nurek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nurek in 1964 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nurek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nurek 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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