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Jursik Family History

Jursik 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: Jurik, Ursin, Kurnik, Juris, Jurs, Jirik, Jurasek, Jurick, Jurek

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Where is the Jursik family from?

You can see how Jursik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jursik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jursik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Jursik families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jursik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jursik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jursik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jursik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Policeman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jursik. 50% of Jursik men worked as a Policeman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Policeman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Jursik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jursik 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Jursik. 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 103 military records available for the last name Jursik. For the veterans among your Jursik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jursik lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Jursik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jursik in 1957 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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