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Yursha Family History

Yursha 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: Forsha, Busha, Hursh, Murtha, Yuska, Yurchak, Harsha, Mura, Rush

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Where is the Yursha family from?

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

What did your Yursha ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Yursha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yursha 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Yursha. 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 27 military records available for the last name Yursha. For the veterans among your Yursha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yursha lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Yursha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Yursha in 1970 was 82, and 83 in 2000.

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