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Joerissen Family History

Joerissen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Jorissen, Morrissey, Jessen, Morisset, Eriksen, Jonassen, Doerksen

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Where is the Joerissen family from?

You can see how Joerissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Joerissen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Joerissen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Joerissen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Joerissen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Joerissen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Joerissen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Joerissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Joerissen 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Joerissen. 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 53 military records available for the last name Joerissen. For the veterans among your Joerissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Joerissen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Joerissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Joerissen in 1970 was 74, and 85 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Joerissen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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