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Jurry Family History

Jurry 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: Jury, Jarry, Curry, Burry, Jerry, Hurry, Furry, Murry, Urry, Gurry

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Where is the Jurry family from?

You can see how Jurry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurry family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Jurry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Jurry families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Jurry's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Jurry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurry 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 Jurry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jurry. 58% of Jurry 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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

What Jurry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Jurry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurry 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Jurry. 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 64 military records available for the last name Jurry. For the veterans among your Jurry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurry lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1982, in the United States, Jurry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Jurry in 1969 was 86, and 76 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jurry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurry 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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