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Yurkee Family History

Yurkee 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: Durkee, Turkel, Burke, Burkel, Durfee, Burkeen, Yurk, Burkle, Duree

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Where is the Yurkee family from?

You can see how Yurkee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yurkee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yurkee family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Yurkee's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Yurkee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yurkee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Yurkee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurkee 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Yurkee. 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 6 military records available for the last name Yurkee. For the veterans among your Yurkee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurkee lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1987, in the United States, Yurkee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yurkee in 1955 was 54, and 77 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yurkee 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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