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Gyurka Family History

Gyurka 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: Gurka, Gura, Yurk, Skurka, Kurka, Yurko, Gyure, Burka, Gorka, Yuska

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Where is the Gyurka family from?

You can see how Gyurka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyurka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gyurka family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gyurka's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Gyurka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gyurka 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 Gyurka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Gyurka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyurka 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Gyurka. 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 10 military records available for the last name Gyurka. For the veterans among your Gyurka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyurka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Gyurka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gyurka in 1968 was 69, and 30 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gyurka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gyurka 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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