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Jorch Family History

Jorch 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: Horch, Lorch, Porch, Korch, Dorch, March, North, Force, Roch, Roach

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Where is the Jorch family from?

You can see how Jorch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jorch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jorch family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Jorch's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Jorch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jorch 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 64 census records available for the last name Jorch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jorch 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Jorch. 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 14 military records available for the last name Jorch. For the veterans among your Jorch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jorch lifespan?

Average Jorch life expectancy in 1987 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jorch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jorch 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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