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Yurcak Family History

Yurcak 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: Yurchak, Turck, Burak, Burck, Yurk, Furtak, Burcaw, Jurczak, Yurman

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Where is the Yurcak family from?

You can see how Yurcak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yurcak family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Yurcak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Yurcak families living in New Jersey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Yurcak's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Yurcak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yurcak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yurcak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yurcak. 50% of Yurcak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yurcak women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Shipping Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Yurcak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurcak 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Yurcak. 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 89 military records available for the last name Yurcak. For the veterans among your Yurcak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurcak lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Yurcak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Yurcak in 1954 was 43, and 86 in 2003.

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