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Jurnbull Family History

Jurnbull 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: Turnbull, Burnell, Purnell, Durnell, Cornell, Rundell, Carnell

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Where is the Jurnbull family from?

You can see how Jurnbull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurnbull family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jurnbull families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Jurnbull families living in West Lothian. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jurnbull's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Jurnbull families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurnbull 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 49 census records available for the last name Jurnbull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurnbull 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Jurnbull. 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 Jurnbull. For the veterans among your Jurnbull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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