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Origins of the Jours surname

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About the Jourses

We have a total number of 135 records for people with the last name Jours.

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Where do most Jourses live?

In 1921, most Jourses lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Jourses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 113 records for the Jours surname. The oldest one dates back to 1838.

Who were Jourses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Jourses.

What are the most common Jours first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Isabella

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Common jobs for Jourses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Jourses in 1921
Housemaid Domestic

3

Assistant Manufacturer

2

Servant Domestic

2

Assistant Barman

1

Assisting In Dairy

1

Common Male occupations for Jourses in 1921
Farmer

2

Assistant Manufacturer

1

Assistant Master

1

Barber

1

Book Dealer

1

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