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Syrek Family History

Syrek Surname Meaning

Polish: metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of cheese from Old Polish (or dialect) syr ‘cheese’.

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


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Where is the Syrek family from?

You can see how Syrek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Syrek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Syrek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Syrek families living in Massachusetts. This was about 21% of all the recorded Syrek's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Syrek families in 1920.
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What did your Syrek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Ironer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Syrek. 47% of Syrek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Syrek women worked as an Ironer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Syrek were Finisher and Maid.

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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
    47%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Finisher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Ironer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Syrek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Syrek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Syrek 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Syrek. 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 355 military records available for the last name Syrek. For the veterans among your Syrek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Syrek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Syrek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Syrek in 1962 was 55, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Syrek 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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