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Jouris Family History

Jouris 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: Kouris, Juris, Boris, Morris, Norris, Duris, Ours, Bouras, Louis

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Where is the Jouris family from?

You can see how Jouris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jouris family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jouris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Jouris family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Jouris's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Jouris families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jouris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Jouris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jouris 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Jouris. 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 5 military records available for the last name Jouris. For the veterans among your Jouris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jouris lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Jouris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jouris in 1963 was 70, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jouris 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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