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Gmyrek Family History

Gmyrek Name 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: Gmerek, Marek, Myren, Syrek, Myres, Myre, Smyre, Mark, Voytek, Turek

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Where is the Gmyrek family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gmyrek 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 Gmyrek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gmyrek. 75% of Gmyrek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gmyrek women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Gmyrek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gmyrek 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Gmyrek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 128 military records available for the last name Gmyrek. For the veterans among your Gmyrek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gmyrek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gmyrek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gmyrek in 1964 was 74, and 86 in 2003.

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