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Jurcek Family History

Jurcek 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: Juracek, Jurek, Turek, Turck, Bucek, Jacek, Burck, Zurek, Juranek

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

There are 32 census records available for the last name Jurcek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurcek 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Jurcek. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Jurcek. For the veterans among your Jurcek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurcek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Jurcek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Jurcek in 1963 was 80, and 58 in 1986.

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