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Gwarek Family History

Gwarek Name 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: Ware, Waren, Starek, Walek, Szarek, Marek, Wark, Gares, Grahek

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Where is the Gwarek family from?

You can see how Gwarek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gwarek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gwarek families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gwarek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gwarek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gwarek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gwarek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gwarek. 100% of Gwarek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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What Gwarek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Gwarek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gwarek 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Gwarek. 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 14 military records available for the last name Gwarek. For the veterans among your Gwarek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gwarek lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Gwarek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gwarek in 1971 was 53, and 57 in 1999.

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