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Jursie Family History

Jursie 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: Currie, Furse, Purse, Ursin, Burse, Durie, Jessie, Juris, Urie, Curie

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Where is the Jursie family from?

You can see how Jursie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jursie family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Jursie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jursie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jursie families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jursie 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 23 census records available for the last name Jursie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jursie 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jursie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jursie. For the veterans among your Jursie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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