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Jurras Family History

Jurras 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: Juras, Jutras, Arras, Murray, Buras, Porras, Carras, Kuras, Jura

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Where is the Jurras family from?

You can see how Jurras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Jurras families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jurras's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Jurras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jurras ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Jurras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurras 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Jurras. 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 33 military records available for the last name Jurras. For the veterans among your Jurras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurras lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Jurras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jurras in 1956 was 72, and 87 in 2002.

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