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Juraska Family History

Juraska 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: Kraska, Juras, Raska, Muraoka, Juska, Jurasek, Muraski, Praska, Laska

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Where is the Juraska family from?

You can see how Juraska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Juraska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Juraska families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Juraska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Juraska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Juraska 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 Juraska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Juraska. 36% of Juraska 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
    36%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Coal Loader
    15%

What Juraska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Juraska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Juraska 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Juraska. 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 64 military records available for the last name Juraska. For the veterans among your Juraska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Juraska lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Juraska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Juraska in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Juraska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Juraska 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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