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Shurak Family History

Shurak 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: Sharaf, Burak, Shuck, Shera, Sura, Stupak, Sirak, Sudak, Shira, Horak

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Where is the Shurak family from?

You can see how Shurak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shurak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shurak family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shurak's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Shurak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shurak 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 Shurak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shurak. 43% of Shurak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shurak women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shurak were Labor and Servant.

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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
    43%
  • Miner
    29%
  • Labor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Shurak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Shurak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurak 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Shurak. 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 42 military records available for the last name Shurak. For the veterans among your Shurak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Shurak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shurak in 1965 was 67, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shurak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurak 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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