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Jurna Family History

Jurna 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: Jura, Mura, Barna, Jury, Jung, Burns, Jurica, Dura, Juba, June

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Where is the Jurna family from?

You can see how Jurna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jurna families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jurna's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Jurna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jurna ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jurna ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Jurna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurna 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Jurna. 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 3 military records available for the last name Jurna. For the veterans among your Jurna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurna lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Jurna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jurna in 1971 was 81, and 77 in 2003.

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