Urke Family History

Urke 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: Burke, Ure, Urie, Utke, Turke, Pike, Turk, Rye, Duke, Drake

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
52	Military Records
205	Immigration Records
289	Census and Voter Lists
684	Member Trees

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Where is the Urke family from?

You can see how Urke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Urke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Urke families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Urke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Urke families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urke 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 Urke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Urke.

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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.

Farmer

50%

Electrician

25%

Laborer

25%

What Urke family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 289 census records available for the last name Urke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 205 immigration records available for the last name Urke. 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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Military Records

There are 52 military records available for the last name Urke. For the veterans among your Urke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Urke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Urke in 1966 was 83, and 95 in 2004.

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Urke Surname Meaning

Where is the Urke family from?

What did your Urke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Urke.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

50%

Electrician

25%

Laborer

25%

What Urke family records will you find?

What is the average Urke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Urke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Urke in 1966 was 83, and 95 in 2004.

Urke Family History

Urke Surname Meaning

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What did your Urke ancestors do for a living?

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What is the average Urke lifespan?

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Urke Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Urke

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Where is the Urke family from?

What did your Urke ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Urke family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Urke family history

What is the average Urke lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Urke family tree

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