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Jurgella Family History

Jurgella 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: Purcella, Burrell, Purcell, Portella, Bursell, Rella, Parella, Quella

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Where is the Jurgella family from?

You can see how Jurgella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurgella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jurgella families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurgella's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Jurgella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurgella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jurgella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jurgella. 100% of Jurgella men worked as a 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
    100%

What Jurgella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Jurgella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurgella 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Jurgella. 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 76 military records available for the last name Jurgella. For the veterans among your Jurgella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurgella lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Jurgella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jurgella in 1966 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurgella 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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