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Jurko Family History

Jurko 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: Turko, Yurko, Jusko, Turk, Turco, Jury, Puro, Junco, Perko, Turo

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Where is the Jurko family from?

You can see how Jurko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jurko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jurko family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jurko's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Jurko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurko 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 Jurko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jurko. 43% of Jurko 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
    43%
  • Labor
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Jurko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Jurko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurko 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 881 immigration records available for the last name Jurko. 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 85 military records available for the last name Jurko. For the veterans among your Jurko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurko lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Jurko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jurko in 1959 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jurko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurko 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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