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Urchak Family History

Urchak 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, Burcham, Urch, Machak, Ruschak, Rehak, Prchal, Jurczak

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Where is the Urchak family from?

You can see how Urchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Urchak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Urchak families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Urchak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Urchak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Urchak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Urchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Urchak. 100% of Urchak men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Urchak women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Cigar Maker
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
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What Urchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Urchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Urchak 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Urchak. 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 15 military records available for the last name Urchak. For the veterans among your Urchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Urchak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Urchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Urchak in 1963 was 76, and 91 in 2002.

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