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Jurvig Family History

Jurvig 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: Jarvi, Purvis, Jarvis, Hurtig, Juris, Jurik, Durig, Curvin, Jarvie

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Where is the Jurvig family from?

You can see how Jurvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurvig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jurvig family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Jurvig's in USA. California had the highest population of Jurvig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurvig 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 20 census records available for the last name Jurvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurvig 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Jurvig. 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 32 military records available for the last name Jurvig. For the veterans among your Jurvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurvig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Jurvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jurvig in 1968 was 77, and 64 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jurvig 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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