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Sjursen Family History

Sjursen 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: Coursen, Laursen, Shurden, Uren, Burden, Sturman, Surgeon, Buren

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Where is the Sjursen family from?

You can see how Sjursen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sjursen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sjursen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sjursen family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sjursen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sjursen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sjursen 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 Sjursen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sjursen. 100% of Sjursen women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sjursen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Sjursen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sjursen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sjursen. 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 102 military records available for the last name Sjursen. For the veterans among your Sjursen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sjursen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sjursen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sjursen in 1962 was 62, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sjursen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sjursen 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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