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Joure Family History

Joure Surname 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: Toure, Moore, Dore, Torre, More, Jude, House, Jobe, Court, Joyce

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Where is the Joure family from?

You can see how Joure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joure family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Joure families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Joure family living in Bute. This was about 50% of all the recorded Joure's in Scotland. Bute and 1 other county had the highest population of Joure families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Joure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joure 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Joure. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Joure. For the veterans among your Joure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joure lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Joure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Joure in 1965 was 89, and 96 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joure 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.

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