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Zurka Family History

Zurka 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: Kurka, Gurka, Burka, Turk, Mura, Zucca, Zara, Dura, Murga, Burke

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Where is the Zurka family from?

You can see how Zurka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zurka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zurka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zurka families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Zurka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Zurka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zurka 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 124 census records available for the last name Zurka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zurka 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Zurka. 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 58 military records available for the last name Zurka. For the veterans among your Zurka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zurka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Zurka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Zurka in 1968 was 78, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zurka 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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