Yurkus Family History

Yurkus Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Wirkus, Barkus, Markus, Yurk, Norkus, Yurko, Yerkes, Lutkus, Butkus, Yerks

1,000 record(s) for Yurkus

465	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
172	Military Records
71	Immigration Records
289	Census and Voter Lists
94	Member Trees

Where is the Yurkus family from?

You can see how Yurkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yurkus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yurkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Yurkus families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Yurkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yurkus families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yurkus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Yurkus ancestors do for a living?

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

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

Maid

100%

What Yurkus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 289 census records available for the last name Yurkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yurkus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 71 immigration records available for the last name Yurkus. 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.

Military Records

There are 172 military records available for the last name Yurkus. For the veterans among your Yurkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Yurkus lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Yurkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yurkus in 1960 was 46, and 89 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yurkus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.