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Shurkus Family History

Shurkus 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: Shimkus, Shukis, Shurts, Surfus, Soukup, Wirkus, Barkus, Shukla

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Where is the Shurkus family from?

You can see how Shurkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shurkus family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shurkus's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Shurkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shurkus 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 Shurkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shurkus. 43% of Shurkus men worked as a Machinist.

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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
    43%
  • Muffler
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Shurkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Shurkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurkus 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Shurkus. 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 43 military records available for the last name Shurkus. For the veterans among your Shurkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurkus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shurkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shurkus in 1963 was 79, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurkus 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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