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Jurkevich Family History

Jurkevich 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: Jurkovich, Yurkovich, Turkovich, Gurevich, Vuckovich, Markovich

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Where is the Jurkevich family from?

You can see how Jurkevich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurkevich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jurkevich family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jurkevich's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Jurkevich families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Jurkevich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurkevich 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Jurkevich. 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 Jurkevich. For the veterans among your Jurkevich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurkevich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Jurkevich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Jurkevich in 1966 was 66, and 82 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurkevich 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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