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Yurkew Family History

Yurkew 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: Turkel, Burke, Burkel, Yurk, Burkey, Yurko, Yerkes, Durkee, Purkey

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Where is the Yurkew family from?

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

What did your Yurkew ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Yurkew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurkew 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Yurkew. 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 26 military records available for the last name Yurkew. For the veterans among your Yurkew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yurkew lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Yurkew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Yurkew in 1967 was 46, and 83 in 2004.

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