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Jurden Family History

Jurden 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: Burden, Jorden, Durden, Murden, Jourden, Jerden, Jude, Harden, Carden

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Where is the Jurden family from?

You can see how Jurden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jurden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Jurden families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Jurden's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Jurden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurden 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 Jurden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jurden. 47% of Jurden men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Jurden women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jurden were Farm Laborer and Laborer.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Family Worker
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jurden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurden 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Jurden. 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 186 military records available for the last name Jurden. For the veterans among your Jurden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jurden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Jurden in 1963 was 70, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurden 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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