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Gurack Family History

Gurack 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: Burack, Turck, Durick, Krack, Cusack, Grace, Geraci, Brack, Burak

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Where is the Gurack family from?

You can see how Gurack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gurack family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gurack family living in Alaska. This was about 17% of all the recorded Gurack's in USA. Alaska and 5 other states had the highest population of Gurack families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gurack 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 Gurack ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Coal Loader
    100%

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Gurack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gurack 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Gurack. 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 38 military records available for the last name Gurack. For the veterans among your Gurack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gurack lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Gurack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gurack in 1954 was 37, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gurack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gurack 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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