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Jurnet Family History

Jurnet 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: Burnet, Jurney, Turner, Burney, June, Journey, Cornet, Turney

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Where is the Jurnet family from?

You can see how Jurnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurnet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jurnet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Jurnet family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jurnet's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Jurnet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurnet 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 62 census records available for the last name Jurnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurnet 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Jurnet. 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 Jurnet. For the veterans among your Jurnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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