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Jordain Family History

Jordain Surname Meaning

see Jordan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Jordain family from?

You can see how Jordain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jordain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jordain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Jordain families living in Devon. This was about 82% of all the recorded Jordain's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Jordain families in 1891.
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What did your Jordain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jordain. 100% of Jordain men worked as a General Builders Labourer and 89% of Jordain women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Boarding House Keeper
    12%

What Jordain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jordain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jordain 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Jordain. 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 122 military records available for the last name Jordain. For the veterans among your Jordain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jordain lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Jordain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Jordain in 1963 was 88, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jordain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jordain 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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