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Jurny Family History

Jurny 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: Jury, Jurney, Bury, Dury, Jung, Burns, Burney, June, Cerny, Ury

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Where is the Jurny family from?

You can see how Jurny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurny family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Jurny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Jurny family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurny's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jurny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurny 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 58 census records available for the last name Jurny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurny 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Jurny. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jurny. For the veterans among your Jurny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Jurny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jurny in 1964 was 77, and 70 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jurny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurny 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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