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Jurkan Family History

Jurkan 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: Juran, Jurman, Durkan, Jordan, Urban, Furman, Kurian, Kurman, Julian

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Where is the Jurkan family from?

You can see how Jurkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurkan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jurkan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurkan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jurkan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurkan 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 23 census records available for the last name Jurkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurkan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Jurkan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jurkan. For the veterans among your Jurkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurkan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Jurkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Jurkan in 1979 was 90, and 34 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurkan 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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