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Zurga Family History

Zurga 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: Murga, Mura, Burg, Zucca, Zara, Dura, Burge, Varga, Morga, Zurlo

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Where is the Zurga family from?

You can see how Zurga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zurga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zurga family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zurga's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Zurga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zurga 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 Zurga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zurga. 100% of Zurga 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Zurga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Zurga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zurga 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Zurga. 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 42 military records available for the last name Zurga. For the veterans among your Zurga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zurga lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zurga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Zurga in 1963 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zurga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zurga 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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