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Jurisch Family History

Jurisch 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: Jurich, Burich, Bursch, Jurica, Frisch, Risch, Urich, Krisch, Juris

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Where is the Jurisch family from?

You can see how Jurisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurisch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Jurisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Jurisch family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurisch's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Jurisch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jurisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jurisch. 100% of Jurisch men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jurisch women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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What Jurisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 667 census records available for the last name Jurisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurisch 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Jurisch. 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 379 military records available for the last name Jurisch. For the veterans among your Jurisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurisch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jurisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jurisch in 1963 was 72, and 70 in 2004.

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