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Lurkey Family History

Lurkey 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: Larkey, Burkey, Lukey, Lurvey, Purkey, Luckey, Luskey, Turkel, Murley

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Where is the Lurkey family from?

You can see how Lurkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lurkey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Lurkey families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Lurkey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Lurkey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Lurkey families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Lurkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lurkey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Lurkey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Lurkey. For the veterans among your Lurkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lurkey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Lurkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Lurkey in 1967 was 78, and 87 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lurkey 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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