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Kocurek Family History

Kocurek Surname Meaning

Polish: diminutive of Kocur meaning ‘little tom cat’.

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


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Where is the Kocurek family from?

You can see how Kocurek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kocurek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kocurek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kocurek families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kocurek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kocurek families in 1880.
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What did your Kocurek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kocurek. 62% of Kocurek men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kocurek women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kocurek were Farm Laborer and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Farm Hand
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%

What Kocurek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kocurek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kocurek 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Kocurek. 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 416 military records available for the last name Kocurek. For the veterans among your Kocurek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kocurek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kocurek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kocurek in 1957 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kocurek 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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