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Jures Family History

Jures 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: Jules, Juris, Juras, Jurs, Jukes, Bures, Jurek, Jares, Turek, James

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Where is the Jures family from?

You can see how Jures families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jures family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jures families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Jures families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Jures's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jures families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jures surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jures ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jures. 60% of Jures 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Jures family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Jures. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jures 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Jures. 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 61 military records available for the last name Jures. For the veterans among your Jures ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jures lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Jures life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jures in 1963 was 69, and 95 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jures

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jures 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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