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Yurgaitis Family History

Yurgaitis 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: Moraitis, Gudaitis, Curtis, Arvanitis, Stratis, Gurganus, Duplantis

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Where is the Yurgaitis family from?

You can see how Yurgaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yurgaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yurgaitis families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yurgaitis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yurgaitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yurgaitis 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 Yurgaitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yurgaitis. 60% of Yurgaitis men worked as a Baker and 100% of Yurgaitis women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Baker
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Yurgaitis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Yurgaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurgaitis 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Yurgaitis. 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 92 military records available for the last name Yurgaitis. For the veterans among your Yurgaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurgaitis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Yurgaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yurgaitis in 1964 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yurgaitis 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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