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Pyrek Family History

Pyrek 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: Syrek, Turek, Petek, Park, Panek, Pyle, Pye, Patek, Paek, Borek

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Where is the Pyrek family from?

You can see how Pyrek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyrek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pyrek families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Pyrek families living in Yorkshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Pyrek's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pyrek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyrek 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 Pyrek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pyrek. 60% of Pyrek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Pyrek women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Bus Boy
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Pyrek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Pyrek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyrek 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Pyrek. 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 119 military records available for the last name Pyrek. For the veterans among your Pyrek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyrek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pyrek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pyrek in 1964 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyrek 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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