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Jurdy Family History

Jurdy 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: Jury, Purdy, Judy, Murdy, Bury, Jude, Dury, Hardy, Ury, Duray

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Where is the Jurdy family from?

You can see how Jurdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurdy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jurdy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Jurdy families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurdy's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Jurdy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurdy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jurdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farner and Furrier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jurdy. 100% of Jurdy men worked as a Farner and 60% of Jurdy women worked as a Furrier. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Furrier
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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What Jurdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Jurdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurdy 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Jurdy. 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 12 military records available for the last name Jurdy. For the veterans among your Jurdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurdy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Jurdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jurdy in 1962 was 71, and 86 in 2003.

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