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Jurewicz Name Meaning

Polish: patronymic from the personal name Jura .

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


Similar surnames: Jurkiewicz, Borowicz, Janulewicz, Janowicz, Jurich, Makarewicz

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Where is the Jurewicz family from?

You can see how Jurewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jurewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Jurewicz families living in Illinois. This was about 23% of all the recorded Jurewicz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jurewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jurewicz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jurewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jurewicz. 36% of Jurewicz men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Jurewicz women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jurewicz were Machinist and Housekeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    18%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jurewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jurewicz 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 970 immigration records available for the last name Jurewicz. 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 770 military records available for the last name Jurewicz. For the veterans among your Jurewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jurewicz lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Jurewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jurewicz in 1947 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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