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Nurka Family History

Nurka 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: Kurka, Gurka, Burka, Turk, Mura, Nurmi, Dura, Murga, Burke, Berka

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Nurka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nurka 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Nurka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nurka. For the veterans among your Nurka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nurka lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Nurka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Nurka in 1994 was 90, and 80 in 2001.

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