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Jurda Family History

Jurda 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: Burda, Jura, Urda, Juda, Mura, Jude, Buda, Jordan, Jury, Cuda

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Where is the Jurda family from?

You can see how Jurda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jurda family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jurda's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Jurda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jurda ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Jurda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurda 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Jurda. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jurda. For the veterans among your Jurda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurda lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Jurda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jurda in 1961 was 39, and 84 in 2003.

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