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Jurkins Family History

Jurkins 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: Burkins, Judkins, Junkins, Jerkins, Firkins, Durkin, Corkins, Jenkins

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Where is the Jurkins family from?

You can see how Jurkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurkins family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jurkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jurkins families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Jurkins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jurkins families in 1880.
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What did your Jurkins ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Jurkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurkins 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Jurkins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Jurkins. For the veterans among your Jurkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurkins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Jurkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jurkins in 1962 was 59, and 91 in 2001.

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