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Jurch Family History

Jurch Name 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: Urch, Burch, Murch, Jurich, March, Turco, Burich, Buch, Jury, Bursch

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Where is the Jurch family from?

You can see how Jurch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jurch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jurch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jurch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jurch ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jurch ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Jurch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurch 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Jurch. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jurch. For the veterans among your Jurch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurch lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1990, in the United States, Jurch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Jurch in 1989 was 90, and 85 in 1990.

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