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Yurek Family History

Yurek Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Jurek.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yurek family from?

You can see how Yurek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yurek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yurek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Yurek families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yurek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yurek families in 1880.
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What did your Yurek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yurek. 58% of Yurek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Yurek women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yurek were Bartender and Operator.

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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
    58%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Bartender
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Yurek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Yurek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurek 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Yurek. 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 369 military records available for the last name Yurek. For the veterans among your Yurek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurek lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Yurek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Yurek in 1952 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yurek 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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