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Jurns Family History

Jurns 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: Burns, Juris, Juras, Jurs, Jorns, Turns, Jury, Jung, Duris, Buras

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Where is the Jurns family from?

You can see how Jurns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurns family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jurns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Jurns families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Jurns's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jurns families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Jurns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurns 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Jurns. 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 12 military records available for the last name Jurns. For the veterans among your Jurns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurns lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1986, in the United States, Jurns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jurns in 1979 was 82, and 83 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurns 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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