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Jurgerson Family History

Jurgerson 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: Jurgenson, Furgerson, Burgeson, Jergenson, Jurgensen, Jorgenson

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Where is the Jurgerson family from?

You can see how Jurgerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurgerson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jurgerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Jurgerson families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Jurgerson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jurgerson families in 1880.
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What did your Jurgerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jurgerson. 34% of Jurgerson men worked as a Mechanic. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Deliveryman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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What Jurgerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Jurgerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurgerson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Jurgerson. 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 30 military records available for the last name Jurgerson. For the veterans among your Jurgerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurgerson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Jurgerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Jurgerson in 1973 was 83, and 46 in 2004.

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