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Juracka Family History

Juracka 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: Jurica, Jacka, Burack, Juracek, Muraoka, Jurick, Muraca, Kraska, Jack

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Where is the Juracka family from?

You can see how Juracka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Juracka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Juracka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Juracka families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Juracka's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Juracka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Juracka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Juracka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Juracka. 75% of Juracka 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
    75%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Shipping Clerk
    13%

What Juracka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Juracka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Juracka 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Juracka. 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 166 military records available for the last name Juracka. For the veterans among your Juracka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Juracka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Juracka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Juracka in 1964 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Juracka 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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