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Jurkus Family History

Jurkus 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: Julius, Wirkus, Barkus, Juris, Juras, Markus, Norkus, Jurs, Jukes

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Where is the Jurkus family from?

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

There are 64 census records available for the last name Jurkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurkus 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Jurkus. 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 14 military records available for the last name Jurkus. For the veterans among your Jurkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurkus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jurkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jurkus in 1964 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurkus 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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