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Jurrens Family History

Jurrens Surname Meaning

North German (Jürrens): altered form of Jurgens.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Jurrens family from?

You can see how Jurrens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurrens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jurrens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Jurrens families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurrens's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Jurrens families in 1891.
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What did your Jurrens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jurrens. 64% of Jurrens men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 692 census records available for the last name Jurrens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurrens 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Jurrens. 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 181 military records available for the last name Jurrens. For the veterans among your Jurrens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurrens lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Jurrens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jurrens in 1960 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurrens 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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