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Yurky Family History

Yurky 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, Burky, Turk, York, Bury, Dury, Jury, Burke, Ury

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Where is the Yurky family from?

You can see how Yurky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yurky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yurky family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Yurky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Yurky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yurky 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 Yurky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yurky. 100% of Yurky men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Yurky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Yurky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurky 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Yurky. 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 12 military records available for the last name Yurky. For the veterans among your Yurky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurky lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Yurky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yurky in 1983 was 82, and 76 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yurky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yurky 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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