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Jurnett Family History

Jurnett 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: Gurnett, Burnett, Burkett, Curnutt, Garnett, Barnett, Burgett, Arnett

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Where is the Jurnett family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurnett 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 Jurnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jurnett. 100% of Jurnett men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Jurnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurnett 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 Jurnett. 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 6 military records available for the last name Jurnett. For the veterans among your Jurnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurnett lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Jurnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Jurnett in 1968 was 69, and 64 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurnett 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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