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Yurcek Family History

Yurcek 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: Yurek, Turek, Turck, Bucek, Burck, Zurek, Yurk, Svrcek, Juracek

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Where is the Yurcek family from?

You can see how Yurcek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yurcek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yurcek family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Yurcek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yurcek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yurcek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Yurcek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurcek 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yurcek. 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 16 military records available for the last name Yurcek. For the veterans among your Yurcek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurcek lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Yurcek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Yurcek in 1978 was 80, and 50 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yurcek 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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