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Lurks Family History

Lurks 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: Luks, Lucks, Purks, Burks, Turk, Lucas, Burns, Duris, Luck, Buras

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Where is the Lurks family from?

You can see how Lurks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lurks family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Lurks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lurks family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lurks's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Lurks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lurks 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 Lurks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lurks. 100% of Lurks men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lurks women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Lurks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Lurks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lurks 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Lurks. 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 21 military records available for the last name Lurks. For the veterans among your Lurks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lurks lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Lurks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lurks in 1960 was 37, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lurks 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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