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Jurke Family History

Jurke 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: Burke, Jerke, Turke, Turk, Duke, Jude, Turkel, Berke, Jury, Judge

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Where is the Jurke family from?

You can see how Jurke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jurke family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jurke's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Jurke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jurke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Roofer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Jurke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurke 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Jurke. 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 207 military records available for the last name Jurke. For the veterans among your Jurke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Jurke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jurke in 1968 was 84, and 93 in 2001.

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