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Jurkowska Family History

Jurkowska 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: Jurkowski, Turkowski, Kurkowski, Markowski, Borkowski, Turowski

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Where is the Jurkowska family from?

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

What did your Jurkowska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jurkowska. 100% of Jurkowska women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Jurkowska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurkowska 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Jurkowska. 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 Jurkowska. For the veterans among your Jurkowska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurkowska lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Jurkowska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jurkowska in 1966 was 81, and 66 in 2002.

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