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Jurdine Family History

Jurdine 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: Burdine, Jardine, Burdin, Jardin, Burbine, Judice, Purdin, Gourdine

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Where is the Jurdine family from?

You can see how Jurdine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurdine family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jurdine families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Jurdine family living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Jurdine's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire and 1 other county had the highest population of Jurdine families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurdine 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 Jurdine ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Jurdine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurdine 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Jurdine. 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 8 military records available for the last name Jurdine. For the veterans among your Jurdine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurdine lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Jurdine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jurdine in 1968 was 48, and 68 in 1991.

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