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Jurkin Family History

Jurkin 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: Durkin, Junkin, Gurkin, Turpin, Larkin, Ruskin, Burdin, Mirkin, Turin

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Where is the Jurkin family from?

You can see how Jurkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jurkin families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Jurkin families living in Louisiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Jurkin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Jurkin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jurkin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Jurkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurkin 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Jurkin. 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 39 military records available for the last name Jurkin. For the veterans among your Jurkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurkin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Jurkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jurkin in 1968 was 42, and 52 in 2002.

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