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Yurks Family History

Yurks 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: Yurk, Yurko, Yerks, Purks, Burks, Yorks, Turk, York, Burns, Duris

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Where is the Yurks family from?

You can see how Yurks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yurks family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yurks families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yurks's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yurks families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Yurks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurks 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Yurks. 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 19 military records available for the last name Yurks. For the veterans among your Yurks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurks lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Yurks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Yurks in 1998 was 66, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yurks 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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