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Jurance Family History

Jurance 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: France, Durante, Juran, Juranek, Juracek, Surace, Crance, Rance

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Where is the Jurance family from?

You can see how Jurance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurance family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Jurance families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurance's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Jurance families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurance 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 40 census records available for the last name Jurance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurance 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Jurance. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jurance. For the veterans among your Jurance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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