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Yursen Family History

Yursen 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: Uren, Burden, Buren, Coursen, Purser, Burson, Furse, Purse, Ursin

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Where is the Yursen family from?

You can see how Yursen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yursen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yursen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Yursen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Yursen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yursen 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 15 census records available for the last name Yursen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yursen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Yursen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Yursen. For the veterans among your Yursen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yursen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1968, in the United States, Yursen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Yursen in 1966 was 69, and 73 in 1968.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yursen 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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