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Jurik Family History

Jurik Surname Meaning

Slovak (mainly Jurík): from a pet form of the personal name Juraj an equivalent of Latin Georgius (see George).

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


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Where is the Jurik family from?

You can see how Jurik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurik family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jurik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Jurik families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurik's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Jurik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurik 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 Jurik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jurik. 26% of Jurik men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Jurik women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jurik were Farm Laborer and Servant.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Servant
    29%

What Jurik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Jurik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurik 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Jurik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 243 military records available for the last name Jurik. For the veterans among your Jurik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurik lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Jurik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jurik in 1951 was 56, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jurik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurik 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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