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Agurkis Family History

Agurkis 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: Gurkin, Curtis, Duris, Artis, Purvis, Gareis, Sturgis, Gurin, Andris

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Where is the Agurkis family from?

You can see how Agurkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Agurkis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Agurkis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 5 Agurkis families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Agurkis's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Agurkis families in 1861.
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What did your Agurkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Agurkis. 25% of Agurkis men worked as a New Worker and 34% of Agurkis women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Agurkis were Spinner and Weaver.

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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

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Weaver
    13%
  • Spinner
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Weaver
    23%

What Agurkis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Agurkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Agurkis 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Agurkis. 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 186 military records available for the last name Agurkis. For the veterans among your Agurkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Agurkis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Agurkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Agurkis in 1963 was 86, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Agurkis 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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