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Jurey Family History

Jurey 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, Urey, Furey, Jurney, Jurek, Turek, Bury, Jude, Rey, Carey

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Where is the Jurey family from?

You can see how Jurey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jurey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Jurey families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Jurey's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Jurey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurey 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 Jurey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jurey. 45% of Jurey men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Jurey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jurey were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jurey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurey 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Jurey. 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 124 military records available for the last name Jurey. For the veterans among your Jurey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jurey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Jurey in 1956 was 59, and 93 in 2004.

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