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Jurham Family History

Jurham 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: Durham, Burham, Derham, Burnham, Burcham, Dunham, Barham, Turnham

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Where is the Jurham family from?

You can see how Jurham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Jurham families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Jurham family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurham's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Jurham families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurham 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 14 census records available for the last name Jurham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurham 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Jurham. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Jurham. For the veterans among your Jurham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurham lifespan?

Average Jurham life expectancy in 1969 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurham 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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