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Shorek Family History

Shorek 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: Shore, Shorey, Sharek, Shores, Storer, Stork, Borek, Shock, Cherek

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Where is the Shorek family from?

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

What did your Shorek ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shorek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Shorek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shorek 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shorek. 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 20 military records available for the last name Shorek. For the veterans among your Shorek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shorek lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1996, in the United States, Shorek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shorek in 1993 was 93, and 69 in 1996.

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