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Jurkowitz Family History

Jurkowitz 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: Berkowitz, Markowitz, Horowitz, Rakowitz, Jurkovich, Moskowitz

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Where is the Jurkowitz family from?

You can see how Jurkowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurkowitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jurkowitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jurkowitz families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurkowitz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jurkowitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurkowitz 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 Jurkowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jurkowitz. 100% of Jurkowitz men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Jurkowitz women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Jurkowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Jurkowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurkowitz 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Jurkowitz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Jurkowitz. For the veterans among your Jurkowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurkowitz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Jurkowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jurkowitz in 1953 was 53, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurkowitz 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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