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Jurga Family History

Jurga 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: Murga, Jura, Mura, Jury, Judge, Burg, Jung, Jurica, Dura, Juba

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Where is the Jurga family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurga 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 Jurga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Spinner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jurga. 100% of Jurga women worked as a Spinner.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Jurga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurga 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Jurga. 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 148 military records available for the last name Jurga. For the veterans among your Jurga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurga lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Jurga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Jurga in 1966 was 79, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurga 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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