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Jurkewicz Family History

Jurkewicz 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: Jurkiewicz, Jurewicz, Jurkovich, Butkiewicz, Narkiewicz, Jaskiewicz

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Where is the Jurkewicz family from?

You can see how Jurkewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurkewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jurkewicz families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jurkewicz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Jurkewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurkewicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jurkewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jurkewicz. 100% of Jurkewicz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Jurkewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurkewicz 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Jurkewicz. 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 Jurkewicz. For the veterans among your Jurkewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurkewicz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Jurkewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jurkewicz in 1964 was 68, and 79 in 2002.

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