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Yurgens Family History

Yurgens 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: Jurgens, Burgess, Mergens, Jergens, Surges, Hargens, Currens, Jurrens

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Where is the Yurgens family from?

You can see how Yurgens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yurgens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yurgens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Yurgens families living in Illinois. This was about 58% of all the recorded Yurgens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yurgens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Yurgens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurgens 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Yurgens. 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 20 military records available for the last name Yurgens. For the veterans among your Yurgens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurgens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Yurgens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yurgens in 1965 was 77, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yurgens 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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