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Jurich Family History

Jurich Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian Jurić Slovenian and Slovak Jurič (see Juric).

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Possibly also an Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Djurić (see Djuric).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jurich family from?

You can see how Jurich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jurich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Jurich families living in Warwickshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Jurich's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Jurich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jurich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jurich. 39% of Jurich men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Jurich women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jurich were Farmer and Sorter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Fisherman
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Sorter
    29%

What Jurich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jurich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurich 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Jurich. 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 745 military records available for the last name Jurich. For the veterans among your Jurich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurich lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Jurich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jurich in 1954 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurich 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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