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Jurief Family History

Jurief Surname 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: Jurica, Muriel, Grief, Brief, Rief, Durie, Juris, Jurich, Urie

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Where is the Jurief family from?

You can see how Jurief families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurief family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jurief family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jurief's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Jurief families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurief surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Jurief. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurief 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jurief. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Jurief. For the veterans among your Jurief ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurief lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1995, in the United States, Jurief life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jurief in 1961 was 66, and 82 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurief ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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