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Jurkis Family History

Jurkis 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: Juris, Curtis, Duris, Purvis, Jarvis, Sarkis, Burkins, Durkin, Juras

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Where is the Jurkis family from?

You can see how Jurkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurkis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jurkis families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurkis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jurkis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Jurkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurkis 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 Jurkis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jurkis. For the veterans among your Jurkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurkis lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Jurkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jurkis in 1985 was 69, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurkis 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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