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Jurss Family History

Jurss 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: Juris, Juras, Jurs, Buss, Hurst, Russ, Huss, Jury, Burns, Duris

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Where is the Jurss family from?

You can see how Jurss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jurss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Jurss families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Jurss's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Jurss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurss 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 Jurss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jurss. 100% of Jurss 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Jurss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurss 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Jurss. 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 134 military records available for the last name Jurss. For the veterans among your Jurss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jurss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jurss in 1964 was 91, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurss 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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