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Sczurek Family History

Sczurek 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: Zurek, Szarek, Mazurek, Turek, Schur, Schuler, Mazure, Scherer

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Where is the Sczurek family from?

You can see how Sczurek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sczurek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sczurek families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sczurek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sczurek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sczurek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sczurek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sczurek. 100% of Sczurek men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Sczurek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sczurek 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Sczurek. 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 52 military records available for the last name Sczurek. For the veterans among your Sczurek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sczurek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Sczurek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sczurek in 1972 was 45, and 69 in 1999.

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