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Jurkiewicz Family History

Jurkiewicz Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Jurek a pet form of Jura.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jurkiewicz family from?

You can see how Jurkiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurkiewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Jurkiewicz families living in Michigan. This was about 27% of all the recorded Jurkiewicz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jurkiewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurkiewicz 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 Jurkiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jurkiewicz. 38% of Jurkiewicz men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Jurkiewicz women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jurkiewicz were Grinder and Dressmaker.

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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
    38%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Grinder
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Cigar Maker
    12%
  • Dressmaker
    12%

What Jurkiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jurkiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurkiewicz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jurkiewicz. 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 646 military records available for the last name Jurkiewicz. For the veterans among your Jurkiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurkiewicz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jurkiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jurkiewicz in 1962 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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