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Wrzek Family History

Wrzek 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: Creek, Rozek, Bezek, Witek, Wren, Reek, Greek, Rezek, Week, Walek

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Where is the Wrzek family from?

You can see how Wrzek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wrzek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wrzek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wrzek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wrzek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wrzek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Wrzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wrzek 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wrzek. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wrzek. For the veterans among your Wrzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wrzek lifespan?

Between 1943 and 1995, in the United States, Wrzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wrzek in 1943 was 36, and 87 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wrzek 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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