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Jordahn Family History

Jordahn 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: Jordan, Jordahl, Nordahl, Lordan, Jorden, Gordan, Jordon, Jourdan

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Where is the Jordahn family from?

You can see how Jordahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordahn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Jordahn families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Jordahn's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Jordahn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jordahn 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 61 census records available for the last name Jordahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordahn 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Jordahn. 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 24 military records available for the last name Jordahn. For the veterans among your Jordahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordahn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Jordahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Jordahn in 1970 was 88, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jordahn 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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