Knurek Family History

Knurek Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Kurek, Turek, Kure, Kanarek, Zurek, Kusek, Knotek, Kubek, Kurk, Knapek

1,000 record(s) for Knurek

713	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
153	Military Records
82	Immigration Records
281	Census and Voter Lists
143	Member Trees

Where is the Knurek family from?

You can see how Knurek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Knurek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Knurek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Knurek families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Knurek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Knurek families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Knurek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Knurek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Glass worker and Glass worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Knurek. 64% of Knurek men worked as a Glass worker and 50% of Knurek women worked as a Glass worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Knurek were Laborer and Stenographer.

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

Glass worker

64%

drilling machine operator

19%

Laborer

19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Glass worker

50%

Stenographer

50%

What Knurek family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 281 census records available for the last name Knurek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Knurek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 82 immigration records available for the last name Knurek. 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.

Military Records

There are 153 military records available for the last name Knurek. For the veterans among your Knurek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Knurek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Knurek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Knurek in 1962 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Knurek 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.