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Yurs Family History

Yurs 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: Ours, Yurk, Jurs, Yu, Turk, Yun, York, Mura, Bury, Mars

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Where is the Yurs family from?

You can see how Yurs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yurs family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Yurs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Yurs families living in Breconshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yurs's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Yurs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yurs 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 Yurs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yurs. 63% of Yurs men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Yurs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurs 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 Yurs. 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 59 military records available for the last name Yurs. For the veterans among your Yurs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurs lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Yurs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Yurs in 1959 was 47, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yurs 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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