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Yurch Family History

Yurch 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: Urch, Burch, Murch, March, Turco, Burich, Buch, Bursch, Birch, Horch

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Where is the Yurch family from?

You can see how Yurch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yurch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yurch family living in Colorado. This was about 25% of all the recorded Yurch's in USA. Colorado and 3 other states had the highest population of Yurch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yurch 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 Yurch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Storekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Yurch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurch 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Yurch. 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 32 military records available for the last name Yurch. For the veterans among your Yurch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yurch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Yurch in 1964 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yurch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yurch 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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