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Yurkoski Family History

Yurkoski 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: Bukoski, Turkowski, Kurkowski, Jurkowski, Zukoski, Markoski, Rutkoski

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What did your Yurkoski ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Yurkoski. 60% of Yurkoski men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Yurkoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurkoski 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Yurkoski. 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 41 military records available for the last name Yurkoski. For the veterans among your Yurkoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurkoski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Yurkoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Yurkoski in 1968 was 76, and 74 in 2002.

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