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Jourden Name Meaning

Breton and French: variant of Jourdain ‘Jordan’. Altered form under French influence (compare 1 above) of English Jordan .

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


Similar surnames: Jorden, Jourdan, Jordon, Jourdain, Journey, Durden, Lorden, Jordan

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Where is the Jourden family from?

You can see how Jourden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jourden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jourden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Jourden families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Jourden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jourden families in 1891.
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What did your Jourden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nil was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jourden. 50% of Jourden women worked as a Nil. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Nil
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jourden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jourden 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Jourden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 592 military records available for the last name Jourden. For the veterans among your Jourden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jourden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jourden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jourden in 1964 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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