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Urkevich Family History

Urkevich Surname 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: Yurkovich, Jurkovich, Turkovich, Gurevich, Reich, Vuckovich

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Where is the Urkevich family from?

You can see how Urkevich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urkevich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Urkevich families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Urkevich family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Urkevich's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Urkevich families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Urkevich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urkevich 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Urkevich. 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 40 military records available for the last name Urkevich. For the veterans among your Urkevich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urkevich lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Urkevich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Urkevich in 1963 was 77, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urkevich 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.

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