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Urkov Family History

Urkov 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: Turko, Urgo, Arko, Markov, Yurko, Urso, Orlov, Skov, Urton, Urbon

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Where is the Urkov family from?

You can see how Urkov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urkov family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Urkov families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Urkov's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Urkov families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urkov 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 57 census records available for the last name Urkov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urkov 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Urkov. 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 9 military records available for the last name Urkov. For the veterans among your Urkov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urkov lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Urkov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Urkov in 1963 was 56, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Urkov 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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