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Yurkas Family History

Yurkas 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: Buras, Farkas, Kuras, Urbas, Juras, Puskas, Yurk, Kurka, Yurko, Lukas

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Where is the Yurkas family from?

You can see how Yurkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yurkas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yurkas families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yurkas's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Yurkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yurkas 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 Yurkas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Yurkas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Yurkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurkas 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Yurkas. 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 37 military records available for the last name Yurkas. For the veterans among your Yurkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurkas lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Yurkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yurkas in 1946 was 31, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yurkas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yurkas 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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