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Yurkiw Family History

Yurkiw 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: Durkin, Yurk, Burki, Yurko, Gurkin, Turk, York, Turkel, Curtis

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What did your Yurkiw ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Yurkiw. 80% of Yurkiw men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Farmers Son
    20%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 79 immigration records available for the last name Yurkiw. 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 29 military records available for the last name Yurkiw. For the veterans among your Yurkiw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurkiw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Yurkiw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Yurkiw in 1964 was 69, and 35 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yurkiw 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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