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Jurris Family History

Jurris 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: Juris, Burris, Morris, Harris, Curtis, Norris, Duris, Currie, Purvis

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Where is the Jurris family from?

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

What did your Jurris ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Jurris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurris 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Jurris. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jurris. For the veterans among your Jurris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurris lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Jurris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Jurris in 1974 was 72, and 82 in 1991.

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