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Lurie Name Meaning

English: nickname denoting a sergeant or groom of the ewery from Middle English ewerye a room where ewers of water table linen etc. were kept; compare Ewer . Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Loria .

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


Similar surnames: Lourie, Luria, Durie, Urie, Murie, Duris, Laurie, Eure, Murrie, Lui

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Where is the Lurie family from?

You can see how Lurie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lurie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lurie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Lurie families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Lurie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lurie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lurie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lurie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lurie. 100% of Lurie men worked as a Student. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Lurie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lurie 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 Lurie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lurie. For the veterans among your Lurie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lurie lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Lurie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lurie in 1951 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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