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Jurkenas Family History

Jurkenas Name 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: Jurgens, Jurrens, Cardenas, Barcenas, Burkins, Juras, Jergens

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Where is the Jurkenas family from?

You can see how Jurkenas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurkenas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jurkenas family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurkenas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jurkenas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurkenas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jurkenas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jurkenas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Jurkenas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurkenas 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Jurkenas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jurkenas. For the veterans among your Jurkenas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurkenas lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Jurkenas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jurkenas in 1988 was 82, and 88 in 2000.

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