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Yurgensen Family History

Yurgensen 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: Jurgensen, Morgensen, Jorgensen, Juergensen, Jurgenson, Burgeson

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Where is the Yurgensen family from?

You can see how Yurgensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yurgensen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Yurgensen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Yurgensen family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yurgensen's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Yurgensen families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Yurgensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurgensen 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Yurgensen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Yurgensen. For the veterans among your Yurgensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurgensen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Yurgensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Yurgensen in 1961 was 59, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yurgensen 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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