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Jurco Family History

Jurco 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: Turco, Junco, Barco, Jury, Puro, Turck, Jurica, Arco, Turo, Curro

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Where is the Jurco family from?

You can see how Jurco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jurco families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Jurco's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jurco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurco 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 Jurco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jurco. 60% of Jurco 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
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%

What Jurco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Jurco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurco 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Jurco. 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 52 military records available for the last name Jurco. For the veterans among your Jurco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurco lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Jurco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jurco in 1965 was 74, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jurco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurco 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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