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Yurkow Family History

Yurkow 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: Yurko, Yarrow, Turko, Luckow, Curnow, Curbow, Yurk, Suckow, Markow

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Where is the Yurkow family from?

You can see how Yurkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yurkow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yurkow family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yurkow's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Yurkow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yurkow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Yurkow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yurkow. 100% of Yurkow men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yurkow women worked as a Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Yurkow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Yurkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurkow 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Yurkow. 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 50 military records available for the last name Yurkow. For the veterans among your Yurkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurkow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Yurkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Yurkow in 1963 was 77, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yurkow 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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