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Nurkowski Family History

Nurkowski 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: Turkowski, Kurkowski, Jurkowski, Markowski, Borkowski, Turowski

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Where is the Nurkowski family from?

You can see how Nurkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nurkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Nurkowski family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Nurkowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Nurkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nurkowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Nurkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nurkowski 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Nurkowski. 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 28 military records available for the last name Nurkowski. For the veterans among your Nurkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nurkowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nurkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Nurkowski in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nurkowski 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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