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Juranek Family History

Juranek Surname Meaning

Czech (Moravian; Juránek): from a derivative of the personal name Jura ‘George’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Juranek family from?

You can see how Juranek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Juranek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Juranek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Juranek families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Juranek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Juranek families in 1880.
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What did your Juranek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Juranek. 41% of Juranek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Juranek women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Juranek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Juranek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Juranek 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Juranek. 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 263 military records available for the last name Juranek. For the veterans among your Juranek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Juranek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Juranek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Juranek in 1959 was 39, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Juranek 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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