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Jurries Family History

Jurries 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: Currie, Burrier, Ferries, Dorries, Juris, Burres, Currier, Harries

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Where is the Jurries family from?

You can see how Jurries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurries family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jurries families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Jurries families living in Warwickshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Jurries's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Jurries families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurries 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 Jurries ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jurries. 44% of Jurries men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Jurries women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jurries were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    44%
  • Farming
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Jurries family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 920 census records available for the last name Jurries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurries 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Jurries. 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 186 military records available for the last name Jurries. For the veterans among your Jurries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurries lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jurries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jurries in 1964 was 80, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurries 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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