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Yurkie Family History

Yurkie 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: Burke, Currie, Durkin, Durie, Yurk, Urie, Burkle, Curie, Burki, Yurko

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Where is the Yurkie family from?

You can see how Yurkie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yurkie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yurkie families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yurkie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yurkie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yurkie 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 26 census records available for the last name Yurkie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurkie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Yurkie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Yurkie. For the veterans among your Yurkie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurkie lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Yurkie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Yurkie in 1980 was 73, and 93 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yurkie 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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