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Juhasz Family History

Juhasz Name Meaning

Hungarian (Juhász): occupational name for a shepherd from juh ‘sheep’ + the occupational suffix -ász. Compare Juhas Yuhas and Yuhasz .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Juhas, Dudas, Yuhasz, Schatz, Kuhar, Jonas, Kuhs, Juhlin, Nahas

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Where is the Juhasz family from?

You can see how Juhasz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Juhasz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 30 Juhasz families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Juhasz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Juhasz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Juhasz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Juhasz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Juhasz. 26% of Juhasz men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Juhasz women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Juhasz were Machinist and Saleslady. .

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Helper
    11%
  • Saleslady
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Juhasz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Juhasz 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Juhasz. 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 962 military records available for the last name Juhasz. For the veterans among your Juhasz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Juhasz lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Juhasz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Juhasz in 1941 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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