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Yurck Family History

Yurck 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: Turck, Burck, Yurk, Yurick, Yurek, Turk, Turek, Buck, York, Duck

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Where is the Yurck family from?

You can see how Yurck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yurck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Yurck families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Yurck families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Yurck's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Yurck families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Yurck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurck 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Yurck. 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 9 military records available for the last name Yurck. For the veterans among your Yurck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurck lifespan?

Average Yurck life expectancy in 2001 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yurck 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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