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Shurk Family History

Shurk 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: Shuck, Shark, Shirk, Sherk, Shunk, Shur, Shure, Shurr, Turk, Stork

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Where is the Shurk family from?

You can see how Shurk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurk family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shurk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shurk families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shurk's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shurk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shurk 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 Shurk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shurk. 100% of Shurk men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Shurk women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Shurk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Shurk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurk 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Shurk. 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 30 military records available for the last name Shurk. For the veterans among your Shurk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurk lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Shurk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shurk in 1962 was 73, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shurk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurk 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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