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Burek Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from a derivative of bury ‘auburn(-haired)’.

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


Similar surnames: Burak, Borek, Turek, Kurek, Zurek, Bucek, Bury, Bilek, Yurek, Buser

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Where is the Burek family from?

You can see how Burek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Burek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Burek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Burek families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Burek's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Burek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Burek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Burek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Burek. 42% of Burek men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Burek women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Burek were Machinist and Housekeeper. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    17%
  • House Keeper
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Burek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Burek 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 895 immigration records available for the last name Burek. 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 937 military records available for the last name Burek. For the veterans among your Burek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Burek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Burek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Burek in 1954 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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