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Uerkvitz Family History

Uerkvitz 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: Berkovitz, Gerbitz, Berkowitz, Gerwitz, Ravitz, Kravitz, Gerlitz

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Where is the Uerkvitz family from?

You can see how Uerkvitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uerkvitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Uerkvitz family living in Oklahoma. This was about 50% of all the recorded Uerkvitz's in USA. Oklahoma and 1 other state had the highest population of Uerkvitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uerkvitz 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 Uerkvitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uerkvitz. 100% of Uerkvitz men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Uerkvitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Uerkvitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uerkvitz 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Uerkvitz. 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 24 military records available for the last name Uerkvitz. For the veterans among your Uerkvitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uerkvitz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Uerkvitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Uerkvitz in 1967 was 84, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uerkvitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uerkvitz 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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