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Jurray Family History

Jurray 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: Murray, Jury, Duray, Dubray, Jura, Jarry, Curry, Burry, Murra, Juran

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Where is the Jurray family from?

You can see how Jurray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurray family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Jurray families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Jurray families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurray's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Jurray families in 1891.
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What did your Jurray ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Jurray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurray 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jurray. 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 1 military records available for the last name Jurray. For the veterans among your Jurray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurray lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1983, in the United States, Jurray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jurray in 1972 was 63, and 75 in 1983.

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