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Schurek Family History

Schurek 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: Schur, Schuler, Scherer, Schule, Cherek, Schubel, Schuder, Schunk

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Where is the Schurek family from?

You can see how Schurek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schurek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Schurek families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schurek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schurek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schurek 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 Schurek ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Schurek. 100% of Schurek men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Schurek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Schurek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schurek 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Schurek. 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 22 military records available for the last name Schurek. For the veterans among your Schurek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schurek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Schurek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Schurek in 1969 was 77, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schurek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schurek 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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