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Jurkoshek Family History

Jurkoshek 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: Groshek, Jurasek, Durocher, Kosek, Groszek, Rosiek, Jurkovich

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Where is the Jurkoshek family from?

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

What did your Jurkoshek ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Jurkoshek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurkoshek 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 Jurkoshek. 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 14 military records available for the last name Jurkoshek. For the veterans among your Jurkoshek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurkoshek lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Jurkoshek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jurkoshek in 1976 was 82, and 72 in 2002.

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