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Yurkes Family History

Yurkes 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: Yerkes, Burkes, Turkel, Burke, Berkes, Perkes, Tukes, Burkel, Burres

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Where is the Yurkes family from?

You can see how Yurkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yurkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yurkes family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yurkes's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Yurkes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Yurkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurkes 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Yurkes. 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 2 military records available for the last name Yurkes. For the veterans among your Yurkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurkes lifespan?

Average Yurkes life expectancy in 1986 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yurkes 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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