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Jurva Family History

Jurva 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: Jura, Mura, Jury, Jurica, Dura, Juba, Murga, Jarvi, Juve, Kurta

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Where is the Jurva family from?

You can see how Jurva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurva family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jurva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Jurva families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurva's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Jurva families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurva 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 Jurva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jurva. 50% of Jurva 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Jurva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Jurva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurva 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Jurva. 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 45 military records available for the last name Jurva. For the veterans among your Jurva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurva lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Jurva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jurva in 1949 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jurva

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurva 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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