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Jurson Family History

Jurson 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: Burson, Julson, Judson, Curson, Burston, Parson, Jason, Musson

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Where is the Jurson family from?

You can see how Jurson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jurson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jurson family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Jurson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurson 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 71 census records available for the last name Jurson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurson 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Jurson. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jurson. For the veterans among your Jurson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Jurson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jurson in 1970 was 81, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurson 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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