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Jursa Family History

Jursa 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, Jurs, Jirsa, Mura, Hurst, Jury, Jurica, Dura, Ours, Juba

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Where is the Jursa family from?

You can see how Jursa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jursa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Jursa families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jursa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jursa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jursa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jursa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jursa. 100% of Jursa men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Jursa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jursa 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Jursa. 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 66 military records available for the last name Jursa. For the veterans among your Jursa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jursa lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Jursa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Jursa in 1969 was 80, and 90 in 2003.

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