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Jurkat Family History

Jurkat 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: Jura, Muskat, Juran, Juras, Jurman, Murat, Kurka, Burkart, Gurka

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Where is the Jurkat family from?

You can see how Jurkat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurkat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jurkat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jurkat families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurkat's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jurkat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurkat 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 69 census records available for the last name Jurkat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurkat 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Jurkat. 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 37 military records available for the last name Jurkat. For the veterans among your Jurkat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurkat lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Jurkat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jurkat in 1969 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurkat 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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