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Jurdon Family History

Jurdon 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: Purdon, Burdon, Jordon, Jardon, Gordon, Jordan, Burden, Cardon, Huron

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Where is the Jurdon family from?

You can see how Jurdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurdon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jurdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Jurdon family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurdon's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Jurdon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurdon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jurdon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jurdon. 100% of Jurdon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jurdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurdon 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Jurdon. 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 131 military records available for the last name Jurdon. For the veterans among your Jurdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurdon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Jurdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jurdon in 1964 was 60, and 76 in 1990.

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