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Jurgan Family History

Jurgan 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: Juran, Jurman, Kurgan, Burgan, Durgan, Organ, Jordan, Urban, Murga

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Where is the Jurgan family from?

You can see how Jurgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurgan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jurgan families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Jurgan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurgan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Jurgan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurgan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jurgan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jurgan. 100% of Jurgan men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Jurgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurgan 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 Jurgan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Jurgan. For the veterans among your Jurgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurgan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Jurgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jurgan in 1965 was 76, and 80 in 2001.

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