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Brzek Family History

Brzek 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: Bezek, Bozek, Brozek, Buzek, Bruzek, Brock, Brick, Bruck, Bobek

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Where is the Brzek family from?

You can see how Brzek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brzek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brzek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brzek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brzek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brzek 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 Brzek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brzek. 100% of Brzek 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%

What Brzek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Brzek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brzek 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Brzek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Brzek. For the veterans among your Brzek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brzek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Brzek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brzek in 1964 was 67, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brzek 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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