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Kurek Family History

Kurek Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from kurek ‘cockerel’ a Polish diminutive of kur ‘rooster’.

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


Similar surnames: Turek, Kusek, Zurek, Kurr, Burek, Kolek, Kurcz, Rusek, Kocurek, Kret

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Where is the Kurek family from?

You can see how Kurek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kurek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kurek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Kurek families living in Manitoba. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kurek's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kurek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kurek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kurek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kurek. 33% of Kurek men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Kurek women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kurek were Coal Loader and Housework. .

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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
    33%
  • Helper
    8%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Coal Loader
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Seamstress
    14%
  • Housework
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kurek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kurek 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kurek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kurek. For the veterans among your Kurek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kurek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kurek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kurek in 1957 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

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