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Yurth Family History

Yurth 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: Furth, Wurth, Kurth, North, Ruth, Worth, Warth, Murthy, Wirth, Garth

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Where is the Yurth family from?

You can see how Yurth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yurth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yurth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Yurth families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yurth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yurth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yurth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yurth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yurth. 100% of Yurth men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Yurth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurth 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Yurth. 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 66 military records available for the last name Yurth. For the veterans among your Yurth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Yurth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Yurth in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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