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Jurvelin Family History

Jurvelin 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: Marcelin, Jarvela, Burlin, Curlin, Aurelio, Juhlin, Curvin, Julin

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Where is the Jurvelin family from?

You can see how Jurvelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurvelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Jurvelin families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jurvelin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jurvelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurvelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jurvelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jurvelin. 100% of Jurvelin 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 83 census records available for the last name Jurvelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurvelin 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Jurvelin. 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 46 military records available for the last name Jurvelin. For the veterans among your Jurvelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurvelin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Jurvelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jurvelin in 1967 was 68, and 71 in 2003.

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